Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 17th minute of the match against Inter on Sunday and the player is in intensive care. Bove, the Viola’s young talent, was quickly treated by the medical staff and was surrounded by players from both teams while medical professionals tended to him. He was then stretchered off the field and placed in an ambulance in the corner of the stadium before the match was officially suspended to be played at a later date.
“The Viola player arrived at the emergency department in stable hemodynamic conditions and the initial cardiological and neurological tests have ruled out acute damage to the central nervous system and cardiorespiratory system,” Fiorentina reported in a statement. “Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 [hours]”.
Serie A also commented on the status of the match, which was suspended.
“The match will not be resumed and will be postponed until a date yet to be determined. When the match was interrupted, Bove collapsed to the ground and the situation immediately seemed very serious. An ambulance took the player away, news is awaited,” said the Serie A official. website published.
Who is Edoardo Bové?
The 22-year-old plays as a left winger for Fiorentina on loan from Roma. Bove, a promising prospect with the Italian national team, has been a regular with the under-21 team making six appearances this season. He has appeared in 14 games for Fiorentina, registering one goal and three assists in all competitions this season. Bove, who has become a regular starter for the team, has been an important part of the Viola’s strong form, which has seen them move into the top four of Serie A as things stand.
