Fiorentina-Inter Milan suspended after Edoardo Bove collapses on the pitch
In the 16th minute of Fiorentina's important match against Inter Milan, play was paused as the referees deliberated a call. While the players were waiting, Edoardo Bove suddenly fell to the ground. It took a moment for the situation to be understood, but players from both sides quickly gathered around him to shield him from the cameras. After several minutes, the medical team managed to place him on a stretcher and transport him to an ambulance.
Referee Daniele Doveri made the correct choice by halting the match, a decision that seemed quite clear. Dodô, Luca Ranieri, Pietro Comuzzo, Andrea Colpani, and Yacine Adli were seen crying on the broadcast, and it's likely that the rest of the team felt equally distressed. The players from Inter were also visibly affected by the situation. In such conditions, it's simply impossible to continue with a soccer game.
Ranieri and Rolando Mandragora were shouting at an ambulance staff member, seeking information, but he didn’t give them any details. From our distant locations, we have no understanding of the events that occurred, and it’s extremely irresponsible to make assumptions before receiving official news. Therefore, I strongly urge everyone to limit that kind of speculation.
At this moment, the most important thing is that Edoardo Bove receives the medical care he requires. If you’re someone who prays, this is a perfect opportunity to do so. During times like these, when things seem to have taken a turn for the worse, we fans feel a strong connection to the players. We may be in the dark about what’s actually happening, but we’re all united in our deep hope that everything turns out alright.
Update: December 1, 2024, 9:41 AM PST
Bove is currently able to breathe unaided in the hospital, which is the most encouraging update we have at this moment.
+++ Aggiornamenti sulle condizioni di Edoardo Bove. Il calciatore della Fiorentina, che è stato portato in ambulanza all'ospedale di Firenze dopo essersi accasciato improvvisamente in campo, è "consapevole, sveglio e respira senza l'ausilio di supporti". La partita tra #Fiorentina e #Inter è attualmente sospesa in attesa di...
Update: December 1, 2024, 9:51 AM PST
As stated by Matteo Dovellini, medical personnel reported that Bove was aware and responsive. Unfortunately, I'm unable to include the tweet here, but you can find it at the provided link.
Update: December 1, 2024, 9:56 AM PST
Dovellini removed that tweet, so we can't confirm whether Bove was conscious. However, Football Italia reports that he arrived at Careggi Hospital unconscious, although he was breathing unaided.
Edoardo Bove is alive but remains in a state of unconsciousness. According to Sky Italia, he is set to have additional medical examinations.
Update: December 1, 2024, 10:08 AM PST
Fabrizio Biasin and several others are now sharing the news that Bove has become conscious again in the hospital. Thank whatever deity you believe in for this outcome.
According to reports from Adnkronos, Fiorentina player Edoardo Bove, who suffered a medical emergency, has regained consciousness after being taken to Careggi Hospital in Florence and is now breathing on his own. (Red-Mil/Adnkronos) pic.twitter.com/AaQqKHyj0W
