Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch in Florence as Fiorentina vs Inter Milan was suspended in Italy’s Serie A on Sunday.
The game was then abandoned as Bove was rushed to hospital.
Bove’s club Fiorentina (he is on loan at La Viola from Roma) confirmed that the Italian midfielder was in intensive care on Sunday night.
He is being treated by the Careggi University Hospital Company and Fiorentina released a positive update on Bove’s condition on Monday (December 2), saying he is now conscious and talking to family and friends.
Fiorentina statement on Edoardo Bove condition
The latest statement and update arrived from Fiorentina and said the following on Bove’s condition.
“Fiorentina announces that Edoardo Bove, after spending a quiet night, was awakened and extubated this morning. He is currently awake, alert and oriented. He spoke with his family, the Viola management, the coach and his teammates who rushed to see him as soon as they received the good news. Further tests will be carried out in the next few days to establish the causes that led to the critical situation that occurred yesterday.
“From Careggi, the doctors treating the footballer confirm that the diagnostic investigations are continuing. Fiorentina thanks the Careggi University Hospital, all the doctors and staff for the work carried out with great humanity and professionalism. Thanks also go to all the Viola People and the entire football world who, in this delicate moment, have shown great closeness and attention with messages and support that have given great comfort both to the club and to Edoardo and his family.”
On Sunday the Serie A side had released the following statement on Bove.
“Fiorentina and the Careggi University Hospital Company announce that the footballer Edoardo Bove, who was rescued on the pitch following a loss of consciousness during the Fiorentina vs Inter Milan match is currently under pharmacological sedation and is hospitalized in intensive care.”
“Bove arrived at the emergency room in stable hemodynamic condition and the first cardiological and neurological tests performed excluded acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system. He will be reevaluated in the next 24 hours.”
What happened?
Bove fell to the floor off the ball during the game while there was a break in play as VAR checked a disallowed goal.
Medical teams then rushed onto the pitch and players and staff from both teams formed a circle around the Italian midfielder. An ambulance appeared on the side of the pitch and transported Bove to the hospital.
Players from both teams appeared visibly distressed as the referee took the players off the pitch and the game was suspended.
Inter Milan released a statement saying: “Fiorentina vs Inter Milan has been abandoned due to a medical emergency.”
Reports from Sky Italia said that Bove had “regained consciousness” and “is breathing on his own” and “his heart is beating on its own” after earlier reports from the same outlet said he was “breathing but unconscious” after he collapsed.
ACF Fiorentina has announced that Edoardo Bove, following an uneventful night, was awakened and extubated this morning. He is currently awake, alert and oriented. pic.twitter.com/plH78vHAxJ
— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) December 2, 2024
