Fiorentina Midfielder Edoardo Bove Collapses During Match, Now Stable in Hospital
The 22-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during a Serie A game against Inter Milan, prompting the match to be abandoned.
Overview
- Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute of Fiorentina's Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday, leading to the game's suspension.
- Medical staff used a defibrillator on the pitch before Bove was rushed to Careggi University HospitalFlorence, where he was placed in intensive care under sedation.
- Fiorentina confirmed on Monday that Bove is awake, alert, and oriented, with initial tests ruling out acute damage to his central nervous and cardio-respiratory systems.
- Further medical tests are underway to determine the cause of the incident, with speculation about potential electrolyte imbalances or other underlying conditions.
- The incident evoked memories of past tragedies in Italian football, including the 2018 death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, as players and fans expressed widespread support for Bove's recovery.