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Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove joined the club on a season-long loan from Roma in the summer Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has been taken to hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday. The match was suspended after the incident in the 16th minute before later being abandoned. The 22-year-old suddenly fell to the ground, causing a stoppage in play with both sets of players immediately signalling for the medical staff to enter the field before forming a protective ring around him. Bove was taken away on a stretcher and put into a waiting ambulance after the referee asked both set of players to leave the pitch. Bove joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Roma in August, with a view to make the deal permanent. His first goal for La Viola came in October against his parent club. The Italian international has played for his country all the way up to under 21 level, but is yet to be capped for the senior side. Fiorentina are currently third in Serie A, level on points with Inter. Bove's teammate former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea said on X, external: "'God please' accompanied with a prayer hands emoji. " His parent club, Roma, also added on X, external: "One of us, we are all with you. " Serie A's official X account, external said: "Forza Edoardo. We're all with you. " Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Premier League: Liverpool beat Man City to go nine points clear at top - reaction & report Verstappen wins in Qatar after Norris penalty Fiorentina v Inter abandoned after Bove collapse Out and proud Middlesbrough comedy This deeply weird and fiercely loving chosen family takes no prisoners Shocking allegations and conspiracies around "Diddy" Anoushka Mutanda Dougherty and her expert guests unravel the truth behind the headlines Will greener technology make flights more expensive? Explore controversial plans to change how we fly Why did the hugely profitable Phones 4u close down? Sean Farrington and Sam White discover what happened to the once successful mobile phone retailer Carse joins pace party and repays England faith 'No emotion' for Farrell in winning Ireland send-off Man Utd job will change my life. .. not me - Amorim. Video Man Utd job will change my life. .. not me - Amorim 'A unique, controversial character and player' Watch: Capitals goaltender scores bizarre own goal. Video Watch: Capitals goaltender scores bizarre own goal The Littler effect - how darts hit the bullseye 'Now or never for Lampard - the stakes are high at Coventry' Million-pound paydays and rank-and-file rage - the RFU furore explained How 'stroke of luck' set London kid on course for NFL Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics? 'Ruined himself' - the startling decline of Labuschagne A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data F1 Q&A: Will Norris sustain title bid next season? What being coached by Murray could do for Djokovic The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.