By Samuel A. December 1, 2024
Inter Milan’s Serie A encounter with Fiorentina on Sunday evening was cut short after a tragic, unforeseen circumstances as Roma loanee, Edoardo Bove, collapsed on the pitch. The Italian, who has been in good form and vital for Fiorentina, fell to the turf suddenly on 16 minutes.
He was immediately treated after players from both sides quickly signaled for medical attention. The 22 year old was stretchered off the field and put in an ambulance to be taken to hospital. The game was goalless between the two teams when the incident happened.
Fiorentina released a statement stating that Bove was “currently under pharmacological sedation and hospitalised in intensive care”, and that he would be assessed tomorrow. “He arrived at the emergency room in stable hemodynamic conditions and the first cardiological and neurological tests performed have ruled out acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, both the presidents of Inter Milan and Fiorentina have issued statements of their own. Rocco Commisso, of Fiorentina, said: “Forza Edoardo, we’re with you. You’re a strong boy with a great character. We’re reaching out to his family during these moments.”
Giuseppe Marotta, the president of Inter Milan, said to the media: “Inter and the entire football world express their closeness to Bove’s family and Fiorentina. The decision to postpone the match was spontaneous on everyone’s part, we are a community, all the players and even the referee were emotionally involved. We hope it is nothing serious.”
Bove’s teammates and colleagues have also posted messages of support for the midfielder, with David de Gea, the former Manchester United and current Fiorentina goalkeeper tweeting: “God please”.
Roma posted: “One of us, we are all with you”. The official Serie A account added: “Forza Edoardo. We’re all with you”.
Bove was playing in his 12th league game in Fiorentina colours since his loan move from Roma in the summer. He has a clause in his loan deal that Fiorentina can trigger to turn the transfer permanent at the end of the season. The midfielder currently has one goal and two assists to his name in Serie A this term.
