Illness on the pitch for Edoardo Bovewho collapsed to the ground with play stopped in the 17th minute of Fiorentina-Inter. The players immediately gathered around the Viola midfielder, with medical help arriving quickly. The incident occurred when the game was stopped, while there was discussion on the pitch over Lautaro's disallowed goal.
Bove, ill on the pitch in Fiorentina-Inter
The race was suspended and then definitively postponed due to a medical emergency pending further news. Bove was transported out of the Franchi stadium on board the ambulance, to be taken to hospital at Careggi. The players left the pitch in tears: visibly upset captain Ranieri was the last to leave the pitch. Manager Pradè quickly reached the boy in hospital.
Bove illness: what happened
With the game stopped, Bove fell to the ground unconscious. Teammates and opponents immediately realized the gravity of what was happening. Two teammates tried to keep his tongue from going down his throat. A very important life-saving maneuver. A small group formed around him with the medical staff who intervened to try to give first aid, while help was rushed for.
Bove is conscious and breathing
The second midfielder is conscious and has regained consciousness: he is breathing independently.
