Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove says he is "feeling good" and that the support he received from fans, teammates and opponents helped him recover after being placed in a medically induced coma.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove spoke on Monday of how the true spirit of football gave him strength following his recent collapse on the pitch, in his first public statement since the incident.

On Sunday, December 1 the match between Fiorentina and Inter was interrupted and the abandoned in the 17th minute when Italian midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch. The 22-year-old was stretchered off the pitch and placed into an ambulance in the corner before leaving the Stadio Artemio Franchi and being transported to Careggi hospital in Florence.

Edoardo Bove is receiving excellent care and support. The Fiorentina midfielder is conscious and recovering well after his on-field collapse, with visits from teammates and coaches boosting his spirits.

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has had successful surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his recent collapse during a Serie A match, the Italian club said on Tuesday.

Edoardo Bove returns to the Fiorentina training ground after heart surgery following his collapse