Edoardo Bove: Fiorentina midfielder 'awake and alert' after collapsing on pitch during Serie A match with Inter Milan
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was called off when midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute. He was promptly taken to Careggi University Hospital in Florence, where he is now being treated in intensive care. After receiving medical attention, Bove is reportedly "awake, alert, and oriented."
Monday, December 2, 2024, at 3:59 PM, UK time.
Fiorentina has stated that midfielder Edoardo Bove is awake and "responsive" after being put into a medically-induced coma after he collapsed during a match on Sunday.
Bove's teammates quickly requested medical assistance and gathered around the 22-year-old as he received care. He was promptly taken away on a stretcher to an ambulance stationed close to the field.
The Fiorentina players were visibly upset on the field and received support from both team staff and Inter players. Many were crying openly as both teams left the pitch. Subsequently, Bove was taken to Careggi University Hospital in Florence for treatment.
Edoardo Bove, after a quiet night, was woken up and had his breathing tube removed this morning. He is now awake, aware, and responsive, according to a statement from Fiorentina on X.
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He has talked to his family, club officials, the coach, and his teammates, all of whom hurried to visit him as soon as they learned of the positive update. Additional tests will be done in the next few days to determine what caused the serious incident that occurred yesterday.
The medical team at Careggi University Hospital, who are taking care of the player, has stated that they are still conducting diagnostic tests. Fiorentina expresses its gratitude to Careggi University Hospital along with all the doctors and staff for their exceptional compassion and professionalism.
The club extends its gratitude to the larger Fiorentina community as well as the entire football world for their overwhelming kindness and support during this challenging period. The heartfelt messages and gestures have brought significant comfort to both the club and Edoardo and his family.
The game was taking place at the opposite end when Bove suddenly fell to the ground in the 16th minute. Referee Daniel Doveri quickly stopped the match and ultimately decided to abandon it. At the moment of Bove's fall, the score was still tied at 0-0.
Inter's president, Giuseppe Marotta, stated, "On behalf of Inter and the whole football community, we want to convey our heartfelt support to the player's family and to Fiorentina."
The delay was an impulsive choice made by everyone concerned. We’re a community, and in situations like this, I think it’s natural to come to this kind of conclusion, all while wishing that the matter isn’t too grave.
"I want to emphasize the backing from Inter, including the management, the staff, the players, and the entire football community for this young man, who is just 22 years old. We wish him a speedy and full recovery."
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Bove, who came up through Roma's youth academy, transferred to Fiorentina in August. He will play for them this season on loan, with the option for a permanent deal at the end of the term.
This marks the second time this year that a player has collapsed during a Serie A game. The first incident involved Roma defender Evan Ndicka, who experienced a similar event while playing against Udinese in April.
Fiorentina has announced that their Serie A game against Empoli this Wednesday will proceed as scheduled.
In a recent update, the club shared: "Fiorentina has revealed that after receiving encouraging news today and a video call that Edoardo Bove had with his teammates, the coach along with his staff and the players have chosen to get back to training right away in preparation for the match against Empoli on Wednesday."
President Rocco Commisso is in regular communication with the club's management and Edoardo's family. He has received reassurance from the boy's father regarding Edoardo's health and is eager to have a direct conversation with him in the next few hours.
