Mon Dec 02 06:46:06 UTC 2024: ## Fiorentina Midfielder Bove Stable After On-Field Collapse; Napoli Stays Atop Serie A
**Florence, Italy** – Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in stable condition after a sudden and frightening collapse during Sunday’s Serie A match against Inter Milan. The game was suspended as medical personnel attended to the 22-year-old, who fell to the ground 16 minutes into the scoreless match.
A joint statement from Fiorentina and Careggi hospital in Florence revealed Bove is sedated in the ICU. Initial tests have ruled out serious damage to his central nervous and cardio-respiratory systems. His condition will be reassessed within 24 hours. Bove’s teammates and family have rushed to his side. The match will be rescheduled at a later date.
The incident evoked memories of the tragic death of former Fiorentina captain Davide Astori in 2018. Bove’s collapse prompted an outpouring of support on social media from fellow players and clubs, including his loan club, Roma.
Meanwhile, Napoli maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Serie A table thanks to a 1-0 victory over Torino. Scott McTominay scored the winning goal, his third in the league since joining Napoli. Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic delivered several outstanding saves, preventing a larger Napoli win.
Elsewhere, Lazio suffered a 3-1 defeat to Parma, snapping their five-game winning streak. Juventus snatched a late 1-1 draw against Lecce after a late equalizer, while Genoa secured their first win under Patrick Vieira with a 2-0 victory over Udinese. Atalanta has the opportunity to close the gap on Napoli with a win against Roma on Monday.
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