Italian soccer club Fiorentina says midfielder Edoardo Bove is awake and “alert” after being placed in a medically induced coma following his collapse during a game on Sunday.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is "awake" and "alert" after being admitted to intensive care in hospital on Sunday following his collapse on the pitch during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan.

Edoardo Bove ‘awake’ as Fiorentina issue update after collapsing during match - Fiorentina said the 22-year-old is awake in hospital and has spoken to his family and team-mates