Chelsea midfielder reacts after Fiorentina star Edoardo Bove collapses on the pitch during Inter Milan clash

Chelsea star Cesare Casadei left a heartfelt Instagram story for Edoardo Bove, who collapsed on the pitch in Fiorentina's match against Inter Milan on Sunday (December 1). The incident with the Italian took place in the 16th minute, after which play was suspended.

Bove was stretchered off the pitch and transported to an ambulance while players were told to leave the ground. Following this incident, Casadei posted an image of his fellow Italian and shared it with a praying and lion emoji.

Cesare Casadei's Instagram story

Bove's employers sent out a statement informing fans of the situation after the incident. An official message read (via Football.london):

"ACF Fiorentina and the Careggi University Hospital announce that the footballer Edoardo Bove, who was rescued on the pitch following the loss of consciousness during the Fiorentina - Inter match, is currently under pharmacological sedation and hospitalized in intensive care."

"The Viola player arrived hemodynamically stable at the emergency room and the first cardiological and neurological tests carried out excluded acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system. Edoardo Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours."

For the time being, this fixture has been postponed to a later date, which will be clarified in due time by Serie A. A statement from the league read:

"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."

Other players have shown support for Bove, including former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham.

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Chelsea dealt major injury blow with defender expected to miss four to five weeks - Reports

Wesley Fofana

Chelsea have been dealt a major injury blow, with Wesley Fofana expected to miss four to five weeks of action, according to a report from Evening Standard. The France international has been a key figure at the back under Enzo Maresca this season, having started 12 of the Blues' 13 Premier League matches so far.

However, he was forced off after 60 minutes because of a hamstring problem in the west Londoners' 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday (December 1). This will certainly frustrate the defender, who has had several issues with fitness in recent times.

Fofa missed the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign due to an ACL injury. His performances have helped Chelsea to third place in the Premier League standings this season, where they are nine points behind leaders Liverpool.