Evan Ndicka, a defender for Roma, is in “good spirits” in the hospital following his collapse on Sunday during his team’s Serie A match at Udinese.
The 24-year-old Ivory Coast player went down in the 72nd minute of the Serie A match and was taken off on a stretcher.
With the score at 1-1, he seemed to be conscious as he left the field.
Sharing a picture of him in the hospital, Roma wrote that he “feels better” and that his teammates had paid him a visit.
The statement added: “He will remain under observation for tests in hospital.”
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After Ndicka’s collapse, Roma’s medical staff and emergency services were called on to the pitch and after discussions with the referee, the match was abandoned.
Ndicka joined Roma on a free transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 and has made 19 appearances for the Italian club.
Roberto Pereyra had given Udinese an early lead before striker Romelu Lukaku equalised for Roma.
The remainder of the match is now set to be played at a later date.
BY: EMMANUEL AMOAH
