Roma star Evan Ndicka collapses on the pitch clutching his chest as Serie A match against Udinese is...

Evan Ndicka Collapses In Serie A Match; Taken To Hospital Conscious

Released: 6:58 PM BST, April 14th, 2024 | Modified: 10:39 PM BST, April 14th, 2024

The match between Roma and Udinese in Serie A has been cancelled due to a medical emergency.

During the 70th minute of the match, Evan Ndicka, one of Roma's defenders, fell suddenly on the field, causing the game to stop shortly thereafter.

Sky Italia has reported that Ndicka remained aware but was carried off on a stretcher. The referee, Luca Pairetto, conferred with both managers and ultimately made the call to halt the game approximately 10 minutes later.

At the moment of the event, the score was tied at 1-1 and Ndicka was transported to the hospital.

Roma made an announcement that due to an unexpected medical situation with Evan Ndicka during the match with Udinese, the game had to be stopped.

The game between Roma and Udinese won't take place due to a medical emergency that occurred with Evan Ndicka.

Ndicka fell to the ground due to a hit to his rib cage and had to be carried off on a stretcher.

The match, which had a score of 1-1 during that moment, was stopped and later canceled.

In August 2023, Ndicka (who can be seen in the accompanying photo) was said to be aware of his surroundings as he was transported to a medical facility.

playing in the Serie A amid the COVID-19 outbreak. He conveyed his thoughts to the team as they weighed up whether it was right to keep playing or not.

The athlete is aware of their surroundings and has been transported to a medical facility for additional evaluations.

'Go Evan, we are all supporting you!'

Later on, the members of Roma's team went to see their injured colleague at the medical facility.

On X (formerly known as Twitter), the Serie A team announced that they visited Ndicka at the medical facility. Evan is feeling well and his mood is positive. He will stay in the hospital to undergo more tests.

In the meantime, Udinese expressed their encouragement towards the defender with a heartfelt message.

The communication stated, "Ndicka, you have our support."

The team went to see Ndicka while he was admitted in the medical facility.

Evan's condition has improved and he is feeling positive. He will continue to stay at the hospital for additional monitoring.

Go Evan, you've got this! #ASRoma ????????

The brilliant player from Ivory Coast, Ndicka, kicked off the match at Stadio Friuli in Udine. The squad from Watford's past, Roberto Pereyra, scored the first goal for the home team. But, Romelu Lukaku managed to even the score.

Ndicka fell to the ground and then raised his thumb while being carried away on a stretcher in the tunnel.

According to Sky Italia, De Rossi, the coach of Roma, requested Pairetto to stop the game as he wanted to inspect N'Dicka in the changing room. N'Dicka had apparently received a hit on his ribs and was still lying on the ground.

De Rossi returned to the field and was observed speaking with his teammates about potentially prolonging the match.

Afterwards, he had a conversation with Pairetto and Gabriele Cioffi, his counterpart in Udinese. The two seemed empathetic towards the situation and hugged it out.

De Rossi and referee Luca Pairetto provided a clear explanation to the players of Udinese regarding the situation at hand.

Once the verdict was finalized, De Rossi hugged his counterpart from Udinese, Gabriele Cioffi.

De Rossi and his team proceeded to applaud the Roma fans who had traveled to Udine.

The team from Udinese, under the guidance of their captain Pereyra, approached the situation while De Rossi clarified the details. Eventually, the referee Pairetto indicated that the match could not continue and it was abandoned.

When the verdict was announced, the entire audience present in Udine showed their appreciation by clapping for the players. Roma also joined in to show their gratitude to their fans who had come to support them, as well as to the supporters of Udinese.

Serie A has announced that the remaining 20 minutes of the game will be rescheduled for a future date.

Last summer, Ndicka, who is 24 years old, became a member of Roma after transferring from Eintracht Frankfurt. Throughout this season, he has participated in 28 games across various competitions.