Moments of anxiety were experienced in “Friuli”, as the match Udinese with the Romainterrupted in the 72nd minute, with the score at 1-1, after the collapse of Evan Entika!
The defender of the “jalorossi” appeared to grasp his chest twice before he found himself on the grass, resulting in him being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Italian media report that the Ivorian stopper he was conscious during his transfer, with Daniele De Rossi accompanying him to the dressing room and back, explaining to the referee that, for the time being, the match could not be continued.
In the end, it was soon decided to stop the match permanently, with the important thing of course being that the 24-year-old defender is well.
The latest reports suggest that the footballer’s collapse was related to a cardiac issue, although the use of a defibrillator was not required – with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that Entika never lost consciousness.
The player has been taken to Udine’s Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital for tests, with initial assessments from tests carried out in the dressing room indicating that his life is not in danger.
Udinese x Roma Serie A match called off after a medical incident involving Evan Ndicka.
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