The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan took a dramatic turn when Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the field in the 17th minute. The incident left players, staff, and fans in shock, with the game ultimately being suspended.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report how Inter players were among the first to react to the situation. Denzel Dumfries immediately signaled for medical assistance when he saw Bove fall near Hakan Calhanoglu. Dumfries, along with Nicolò Barella, was among the first to reach Bove and provide initial help.
The gravity of the situation quickly became apparent to everyone on the field. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi rushed from the bench towards Bove, even slipping in his haste. Players from both teams formed a protective circle around the fallen midfielder, shielding him from cameras and onlookers in a powerful display of solidarity.
In the dressing room, emotions ran high. Many Fiorentina players were in tears, and the Inter squad was visibly shaken. Team captain Lautaro Martinez and Barella immediately conveyed to club president Giuseppe Marotta that under no circumstances would they consider resuming the match, regardless of any positive news from the hospital.
Federico Dimarco expressed frustration about the ambulance not entering the field, but it was later explained that this was standard protocol. The decision to suspend the game was unanimous among players, staff, officials, and the referee.
Marotta expressed the club’s support for Fiorentina and Bove’s family, emphasizing the unity of the football community in such difficult moments. He spoke with Fiorentina’s sporting director Daniele Pradè, hoping for Bove’s quick recovery.
Following the emotionally charged evening, Inzaghi decided to give the players a day off, with training set to resume the following day. The hope is that by then, there will be more positive news about Bove’s condition, allowing the team to return to their routine with lighter hearts.
