Edoardo Bove's Heart Resilience: A Triumph in Serie A

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove underwent successful surgery to install a removable heart starter device after collapsing during a match against Inter Milan. The device, an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, is not allowed in Serie A. Once Bove's tests return, he can decide about having the device removed.

Edoardo Bove, the Fiorentina midfielder, is on the road to recovery following a significant health scare on the field. Bove collapsed during a Serie A fixture against Inter Milan, leading to the abandonment of the match. Successful surgery was performed to implant a removable heart starter device, a crucial step in his recovery.

Fiorentina announced that Bove personally informed them of his well-being as he continues the post-operative recovery process. This device, known as an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), is designed to prevent fatal cardiac incidents by delivering an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm. However, Serie A regulations do not allow players fitted with such devices to participate.

As medical evaluations proceed, Bove faces a decision on device removal to potentially resume his top-flight career. The scenario mirrors that of Denmark's Christian Eriksen, who shifted his career to the English Premier League's Brentford following a similar incident in 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)