)
The midfielder's Serie A career is effectively over after he was given the same treatment as Manchester United's Christian Eriksen
Fiorentina’s Eduardo Bove has been discharged from the hospital, 12 days after collapsing during a Serie A match against Inter Milan.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Football News from Pulse Sports.
The 22-year-old underwent surgery earlier this week to implant an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), a device designed to prevent fatal cardiac events.
Bove’s road to recovery
Bove’s collapse during the December 1 game led to the abandonment of the match, sparking widespread concern across the footballing world.
)
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future in football, the news of Bove’s discharge is a positive milestone in his recovery journey.
Fiorentina spokesperson Arturo Mastronardi confirmed the player’s release from the hospital but declined to provide further details.
)
As he considers his next steps, the 22-year-old will undoubtedly have the support of the Fiorentina community and the broader footballing world.
For now, the focus remains on Bove’s health and well-being as he transitions from a near-tragic episode to a story of resilience and recovery.
Bove given Eriksen treatment
Bove’s ICD implantation is a critical step in ensuring his safety after the incident. The device functions as a pacemaker capable of delivering shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm, effectively safeguarding him against potential cardiac arrests.
)
While the operation was successful, Bove now faces a challenging decision about his footballing future.
Serie A regulations prohibit players with ICDs from participating in the league, leaving the Fiorentina midfielder with the choice to either have the device removed or seek opportunities outside Italy.
)
This situation mirrors the case of Christian Eriksen, who suffered cardiac arrest during the 2021 European Championship. After being fitted with an ICD, Eriksen had to leave Inter Milan and later continued his career with Brentford in the Premier League.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)