Check out today’s latest news from Serie A, including the condition of Roma defender Evan Ndicka following his health scare and the advice given to Italy by legend Roberto Baggio.
Ndicka spent the night in hospital for observations and further tests following his collapse in the Giallorossi’s Serie A clash with Udinese on Sunday evening. Gazzetta dello Sport suggested that the 24-year-old is stabile and expected to be released before the end of the day.
The Milan based newspaper also tried to identify a possible reason why Ndicka collapsed during the match, highlighting a tough hit to the chest during a challenge with Lorenzo Lucca in the first half.
There was support from Roma and other clubs after the death of Mattia Giani, a 26-year-old Castelfiorentino player who passed away after suffering a heart attack during a competitive Eccellenza match (Italy’s 5th division) against Lanciotto Campi.
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Bologna star Lewis Ferguson has suffered a season-ending injury after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, an issue that’ll also force him to miss the upcoming European Championship with Scotland.
Inter CEO Beppe Marotta admitted he was ‘unable to answer’ what would happen in regard to the upcoming May 20th loan deadline with Oaktree. He also suggested he’d move forward with the club, but kept the door open to an earlier exit.
Milan confirmed that Simon Kjaer wouldn’t be fit for the upcoming Europa League quarter-final second leg clash with Roma, but will have both Mike Maignan and Malick Thiaw available.
Roberto Baggio gave some advice to the Italy squad ahead of Euro 2024 and had high praise for Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz following his impressive emergence in Turin.