Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in intensive care after collapsing on the pitch during Sunday’s Serie A match against Inter Milan.
The game was halted in the 16th minute following the incident and was later abandoned.
In a statement, Fiorentina confirmed that the 22-year-old is “currently under pharmacological sedation and receiving intensive care treatment.”
The club added that Bove’s condition will be reassessed within the next 24 hours.
“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 concluded.
Bove suddenly collapsed on the pitch, prompting an immediate halt in play. Both teams urgently signaled for medical assistance and formed a protective circle around him.
He was carried off the field on a stretcher and placed into a waiting ambulance after the referee directed all players to leave the pitch.
The midfielder joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Roma in August, with an option to make the move permanent.
Bove scored his first goal for La Viola in October against his parent club.
The 22-year-old has represented Italy at various youth levels up to the under-21s but has yet to receive a senior national team call-up.
Fiorentina currently sit third in Serie A, tied on points with Inter.
Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso 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, Inter president, said to Sky Italia: “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 team-mate David de Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, posted on X, : “God please.” The message was accompanied with a prayer hands emoji.
His parent club, Roma, also added on X, external: “One of us, we are all with you.”
Serie A’s official X account, external said: “Forza Edoardo. We’re all with you.”