Bove, a “sick dog” of Mourinho

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By: Manu Tournoux

Midfielder Edoardo Bove, 22, caused concern after feeling unwell during the Fiorentina-Inter match. Now out of danger, he embodies the promising new generation of Italian football.

Edoardo Bove, 22-year-old midfielder, caused great concern on Sunday when he collapsed on the pitch during the match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan. Rushed to hospital, his condition is now stable. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, “he is lucid and answered the questions, excluding any neurological or cardiac complications. » A reassuring outcome for the young player, loaned by AS Roma to Fiorentina this summer.

A “sick dog” spotted by Mourinho

Trained at AS Roma, where he played since the age of 10, Bove distinguished himself by his versatility and combativeness, qualities highlighted by José Mourinho, his former coach, who nicknamed him
“a sick dog”. Author of a decisive goal against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023 Europa League semi-final, he is compared to Claudio Marchisio for his versatility and his ability to adapt to different positions.

An indisputable starter with Fiorentina this season, he has already scored a goal and provided an assist in Serie A, confirming his potential despite fierce competition among Italian talents.

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