The Fiorentina midfielder is recovering well and is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon. His Serie A future, however, remains uncertain.

Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove, who collapsed during a soccer match against Inter Milan and was placed in an induced coma, was awakened and is alert at a Florence hospital, the Italian Serie A franchise announced Monday.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 17th minute of the match against Inter on Sunday and the player is in intensive care. Bove, the Viola's young talent, was quickly tended to by medical staff and was surrounded by players from both teams as medical professionals tended to him.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday. Bove collapsed on the pitch during Fiorentina's home game with Inter Milan on Dec.

On Sunday, December 1 the match between Fiorentina and Inter was interrupted and the abandoned in the 17th minute when Italian midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch. The 22-year-old was stretchered off the pitch and placed into an ambulance in the corner before leaving the Stadio Artemio Franchi and being transported to Careggi hospital in Florence.

Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove suffered a sudden collapse during a Serie A match against Inter Milan. The 22-year-old midfielder received immediate medical attention and was transported to the hospital. He is currently under observation.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove underwent surgery on Tuesday to have an internal defibrillator fitted just over a week after his on-pitch collapse during the Serie A match between La Viola and