Italian professional footballer Edoardo Bove survived the use of a makeshift defibrillator. But there is also bad news for him.
Bove can be released from the hospital shortly. This was announced by his club AC Fiorentina. “Edoardo has informed us that he is doing well and must now continue his post-operative journey before being discharged from the hospital in the next few days”said a press release.
According to the newspaper “Gazzetta dello Sport”, the 22-year-old could leave the Careggi hospital in Florence, where he has been treated since December 1st, as early as Friday. Bove, who collapsed from cardiac arrest in the game against Inter Milan, is said to be suffering from inflammation of the heart muscle tissue. A decision will be made in a few months as to whether the defibrillator can be removed again.
Strict rules in Serie A
Due to the strict rules in Serie A, Bove is threatened with the end of his sporting career in Italy if he has a permanent implantation. There was a similar case three years ago. After a cardiac arrest, the Danish national player Christian Eriksen had a defibrillator inserted and his contract with his then club Inter Milan had to be terminated prematurely. The 32-year-old is now running for Manchester United on.