Huge concern has spread to the Artemio-Franchi stadium. In the 15th minute of the clash between Fiorentina and Inter on Sunday evening, Edoardo Bove, young Viola midfielder, collapsed on the field. He was immediately treated by emergency services and transported to Careggi hospital in Florence. The images, in full live television, chilled an entire people still traumatized by the sudden death of their captain Davide Astori, who died in his sleep after a heart attack in March 2018.
There is little news on the state of health of Edoardo Bove, even if Sky Sports, Italian broadcaster of the match, suggests that the 22-year-old midfielder is “breathing normally”. Arriving at Fiorentina during the last summer transfer window, he immediately established himself in the surprise team of the season, fourth with only one point behind the Neapolitan leader before the 13th day of Serie A.
Bove is one of the centerpieces of this exciting start to the season, since this Swiss army knife capable of playing in the heart of the game as well as on the left flank has participated in 11 championship matches (including this Fiorentina-Inter), for a goal and three assists. He particularly shone during a match magnificently won by his team (5-1) against AS Roma… his favorite club.
This native of Rome, from a district in the south-east of the capital and from a family of Roma fans, joined the Giallorossi at the age of 10 and still officially belongs there, since he is loaned with option to buy to Fiorentina. Launched in 2020 with his favorite team, this Italian international in several age categories has established himself in the eyes of José Mourinho then Daniele De Rossi, his youth idol.
Studying economics and management alongside his Football career, he played a total of 91 matches with his training club, scoring four goals. One of these is also among the most important in the history of his club, since it allowed him to reach the 2023 Europa League final (1-0 against Leverkusen, 0-0 in the return match ).
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