Bove returns to Franchi after his illness: he follows Fiorentina-Udinese from the bench

The Franchi of Florence will welcome a special 'fan' ahead of the match againstUdinese. Edward Bove he arrived at the stadium together with his teammates and will watch the match against the Friulians from the bench and not from the stands as previously stated. This is because the Viola club requested, and obtained, a special exemption from the FIGC. The midfielder is ready to return there, where on 1 December he suffered an illness during the match againstInter.

Bove on the bench for Fiorentina-Udinese

The Fiorentina he has already released images on social media of his arrival at the stadium, accompanied by the affection of the fans and the presence of his team. An eagerly awaited return that comes after a month of apprehension: the Viola fans have paid homage to Bove several times in recent weeks, never lacking in support for the midfielder. Edoardo didn't wait for the match against Udinese to start Bove, to stay close to his team and return to the Franchi grass for the first time since his illness. The Viola midfielder, welcomed by the applause of the first fans present, wanted to follow his team's warm-up from the sidelines.

After the two teams entered the field, Bove he presented himself together with the staff of Palladino and was greeted by more applause and banners from the fans. Then he sat on the additional bench, wearing the uniform and jacket of the coach's collaborators. For Bove, sitting on the bench next to his teammates, it is still a moment of great emotion, especially after what the class of 2002 has been through in recent weeks, waiting to understand if and when he will be able to resume competitive activity.

Gosens: “Bove will give us an extra boost”

Before the race Robin also spoke Gosens a Dazn: “We want to immediately return to victory after the defeat in Bologna. But in any case we are happy regardless, because It's a nice achievement to see Bove back in the group. It will be an extra push, we will give everything for ourselves and for him”.

And he continued: “We know how much he suffered, but now he has been by our side for several days and we are trying to get back to normal. He is giving us many signs“. This is the message the German full-back wanted to send to his teammate.