Edoardo Bove health update: Fiorentina share fresh details on star who was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch

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Edoardo Bove is 'awake, alert and oriented' in hospital after collapsing on the pitch on Sunday, Fiorentina have said.

The 22-year-old midfielder went to ground with a little over 15 minutes gone of Fiorentina's Serie A match against Inter Milan and quickly received medical assistance, with the match being abandoned.

In an update on his condition on Monday, Fiorentina said: 'ACF Fiorentina has announced that Edoardo Bove, following an uneventful night, was awakened and extubated this morning. He is currently awake, alert and oriented.

'He has spoken with his family, club management, the coach and his team-mates, who all rushed to go and see him as soon as they heard the good news. Further tests will be carried out in the coming days to establish what led to the critical situation that took place yesterday.

'The doctors at Careggi University Hospital who are treating the player have confirmed that diagnostic tests are ongoing. Fiorentina would like to thank Careggi University Hospital and all of the doctors and staff for the wonderful humanity and professionalism they have shown.

'The club would also like to thank the wider Fiorentina family and the entire world of football who, during this difficult time, have shown their great sympathy and care through their messages and support, which have been of great comfort both to the club and Edoardo and his family.'

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed during his side's game against Inter Milan

However his club have now revealed that the player is 'awake, alert and oriented' in hospital 

Bove was taken to hospital in an ambulance but was later said to be breathing and conscious

Distressed Fiorentina and Inter players had formed a shield around Bove as he received treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Fiorentina club president Rocco Commisso said on Sunday night: 'Forza Edoardo, we're with you. You're a strong boy with a great character. We're reaching out to the boy's family during these moments.'

Bove, a product of Roma's youth system, joined Fiorentina from the Giallorossi in August on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, after arriving at the Careggi hospital in Florence, Bove regained consciousness and doctors assured that his 'life was not in danger'.

Among the first to arrive at the hospital was captain Cristiano Biraghi. He was joined by Martinez Quarta. Danilo Cataldi, who was one of the first players to help Bove when he collapsed on the pitch, also visited the hospital. 

Rolando Mandragora, Pietro Terracciano, Luca Ranieri and Dodo were also seen at the hospital - with several other players making their way over to the medical facility to show their support. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport also revealed that Bove's parents and girlfriend were all in attendance on the night and later travelled to the hospital to visit the Fiorentina star. They reported that father Giovanni and girlfriend Martina attended the hospital straight away. Meanwhile, his mother Tanya collapsed inside the stadium after the incident. 

After regaining consciousness, she later travelled to the hospital along with the mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro. 

Players from both teams were left in shock on the pitch as medical staff tended to Bove

Bove's parents and his girlfriend - Martina (left) - were all in attendance on the night

The Serie A match was suspended immediately after Bove collapsed on the pitch

Later in the night, Fiorentina fans put up a banner outside the Careggi hospital in support

Following the incident, Fiorentina's full statement read: 'Fiorentina and the Commisso family thank Viola fans, the clubs, fans and the world of football and sport for the support shown towards Edoardo Bove and his loved ones.'

Fiorentina had said in their earlier statement: 'ACF Fiorentina and the Careggi University Hospital announce that the footballer Edoardo Bove, who was treated on the pitch following a loss of consciousness during the Fiorentina-Inter match, is currently under pharmacological sedation and hospitalised in intensive care .

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

Inter Milan released a statement shortly after the incident took place on Sunday afternoon, saying: 'The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency.' 

Giuseppe Marotta, president of Inter, spoke about the incident shortly after it took place. He said: 'Inter and the entire football world express their closeness to Bove's family and Fiorentina.

'The decision to postpone the match was spontaneous on everyone's part, we are a community, all the players and even the referee were emotionally involved. We hope it is nothing serious'. 

While a Serie A statement 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. An ambulance took the player away, we await news.' 

Bove is on loan at Fiorentina from Roma and has made 14 appearances to date. He scored his first goal for his current club against his parent side in October.

An Italy international, Bove has played for his country at every age group up to the Under-21s but is yet to receive a call-up to the senior set-up.