Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital in an ambulance – with gamers in tears and Serie A match suspended after alarming scenes

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed and was rushed off the pitch in an ambulance during his side’s Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday.

Bove, 22, went down untouched in the 16th minute with referee Daniele Doveri hurriedly stopping the game to allow him to receive treatment.

The match was quickly suspended and the players returned to their dressing rooms as Bove was transported away from the stadium and to hospital.

Players and staff had formed a wall around Bove while medical staff tended to him.

Several players from both sides were seen crying and with their heads in their hands.

Inter Milan released a statement shortly after the incident, saying: ‘The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency.’ 

Sky Sport Italia reported that Bove was taken to the Careggi hospital near the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where the game had been played on Sunday evening.

Bove is on loan at Fiorentina from Roma and has made 14 appearances to date. He scored his first goal for his current club against his parent side in October.

The game has been officially postponed to an unknown date. 

More to follow.