Edoardo Bove latest updates: Fiorentina star collapses on pitch in worrying scenes

Worrying scenes

The moment when players noticed Bove had collapsed

Edoardo Bove's career

The Italian midfielder started playing football in the Roman club of Boreale Donorione until 2012 when he joined Roma following a successful trial.

He was called up by the first team on December 3 for a Europa League match against Young Boys in 2020.

However, he made his professional debut for Roma on May 9 in 2021 - scoring his first senior goal in a 2-2 draw against Verona on February 2022.

Serie A statement

A Serie A statement said: "The match will not resume and is postponed to a date to be determined.

"With the game interrupted, Bove collapsed to the ground and the situation immediately appeared very serious.

"An ambulance took the player away."

He was joined by Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino at the hospital shortly after, before his father and the mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, also arrived at the hospital to show their support.

Former Manchester United star David de Gea, who joined Fiorentina earlier this season, released a statement on social media praying for Bove's health.

He said: "God please," followed by a praying hands emoji.

Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli, who is said to be a good friend of Bove since his time at Roma posted a story on Instagram saying: "Come on my friend," followed by a heart emoji.

TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton said: "Thoughts with Edoardo Bove & all at Fiorentina."

Former Roma team-mate Tammy Abraham said: "Praying for you brother."

AS Roma said: "One of us, we are all with you."