February 24, (THEWILL) – Fiorentina forward, Moise Kean, underwent immediate medical assessment at a Verona hospital following a serious incident during Sunday’s Serie A match at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. The 24-year-old Italian international fell unconscious in the second half after sustaining head trauma in a collision with Hellas Verona defender, Pawel Dawidowicz. Medical staff rushed to attend to the striker, who required emergency transportation from the pitch.
The situation developed during the 58th minute when Kean received contact from Dawidowicz’s knee during an aerial challenge, resulting in visible injury above his left eye. Though initially cleared to continue after receiving treatment and bandaging, Kean subsequently lost consciousness minutes later, prompting swift intervention from both teams’ medical personnel. Staff fitted the player with a neck brace before transferring him to a local medical facility.
“ACF Fiorentina announces that the footballer Moise Kean, during the match against Verona, suffered a head trauma. The footballer is in hospital for tests,” read the club’s official statement. Initial reports indicated Kean maintained consciousness during transport, offering positive indications amid the concerning circumstances. Medical teams continue their evaluation to assess the full scope of his condition.
The incident marks the second serious medical emergency for Fiorentina this season, following midfielder Edoardo Bove’s cardiac arrest during a December 2024 fixture against Inter Milan. Kean’s potential absence creates significant implications for the sixth-placed side, as the forward ranks second in Serie A scoring with 15 goals during the current campaign.
While Hellas Verona secured a 1-0 win through Antoine Bernede’s stoppage-time finish, attention centred on Kean’s condition throughout the evening. The football community awaits further updates as the striker receives continued medical care. This occurrence adds to growing discussions regarding player welfare in the 2024/2025 Serie A season.
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