Bove medical emergency: Cataldi praised for life-saving first aid skills | OneFootball

Fiorentina midfielder Danilo Cataldi is credited with life-saving first aid skills after rushing to help teammate Edoardo Bove, who collapsed during the Serie A match with Inter.

The 22-year-old former Roma player was bending down to do up his laces when he suddenly collapsed near the touchline.

According to news agency ANSA, the initial diagnosis coming from the Careggi Hospital – where Bove has regained consciousness – is that he suffered an epileptic fit, in turn causing a brief cardiac arrest.

Bove is conscious in hospital

FLORENCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 1: Edoardo Bove of ACF Fiorentina is taken by ambulance during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 1, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fiorentina are expected to make a statement soon on what happened to the 22-year-old, but the most important thing is that he is conscious and was already breathing autonomously when in the ambulance.

His Viola teammate Cataldi is receiving praise for his decisive actions, as news agency Adnkronos report he rushed to stop Bove biting his tongue and put him in the recovery position before the medical staff managed to get there.

These are essential first aid skills that can save lives in any situation.

The most recent incident in Serie A where a player collapsed was Roma defender Evan N’Dicka against Udinese, which turned out to be caused by a collapsed lung.

News agency ANSA note that Bove was involved in a collision with Denzel Dumfries a few minutes before his collapse, received a knock to the ribs, changed his shirt and complained of feeling dizzy.