Edoardo Bove Undergoes Heart Surgery in Florence

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has successfully undergone surgery to implant a removable internal defibrillator following his collapse during a Serie A match against Inter Milan on December 1. The 22-year-old was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch, prompting the operation as part of his medical protocol. Bove has been reported to be in good spirits, communicating with the club and indicating he feels fine as he continues his recovery. The defibrillator, which can prevent fatal cardiac episodes, is not allowed in Serie A, leaving Bove with the option to have it removed in the future based on medical advice. His situation echoes that of Christian Eriksen, who was unable to play in Serie A after receiving a similar device in 2021. Fiorentina anticipates that Bove may be discharged from the hospital in the coming days.