Fiorentina have confirmed that midfielder Edoardo Bove has successfully come through an operation to fit an internal defibrillator fitted after his on-pitch collapse during the Serie A match between La Viola and Inter on December 1.
The 22-year-old has had a removable, internal defibrillator fitted at the Careggi hospital in Florence, where he has stayed since the worrying incident at the start of the month.
Fiorentina confirm Bove on course to be discharged from hospital
In an official statement, Fiorentina have confirmed that Bove is now on track to be discharged, potentially by the end of the week.
The Italy U21 star has been in contact with the club since the operation, and has informed his colleagues that he is doing ‘fine’.
“ACF Fiorentina can announce that the operation that footballer Edoardo Bove was subjected to was successful,” the club wrote in a statement.
“Edoardo was in contact with the club a few minutes ago, and in his own words, informed the club that he is fine and that he will continue the post-operation procedure before being discharged from hospital in the next few days.”
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