Thanks to 'entire football world' - Fiorentinapublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time
Fiorentina thanked staff at the Careggi University Hospital in Florence for the care given to their 22-year-old midfielder Edoardo Bove, who they say is "awake and alert" after collapsing while playing for the club on Sunday.
The Italy Under-21 international collapsed in the 16th minute of Fiorentina's match against Inter Milan and was taken to the hospital's intensive care unit following treatment on the pitch by club medial staff.
The Serie A club confirmed that doctors at the hospital were continuing "diagnostic investigations" and added, external: "Fiorentina thanks the Careggi University Hospital, all the doctors and staff for the work carried out with great humanity and professionalism.
"Thanks also go to all the Viola people and the entire football world who, in this delicate moment, have shown great closeness and attention with their messages and their support that have given great comfort both to the club and to Edoardo and his family."