Roma match abandoned after Ndicka collapses
The Serie A clash between Udinese and Roma was abandoned after Cote d'Ivoire international Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch.
The 24-year-old Roma defender went down off the ball feeling his chest with 72 minutes played at Bluenergy Stadium and was carried off on a stretcher after treatment.
His club later confirmed that the former Auxerre and Eintracht Frankfurt player was conscious and had been taken to hospital for checks.
A statement on Roma’s official X account read: “Following the on-field medical emergency involving Evan Ndicka, the match between Udinese and Roma has been suspended.
“The player is conscious and has been taken to hospital for further checks. Forza Evan, we are all with you!”
Udinese simply posted: “We are with you, Ndicka.”
Roma's squad later went to visit Ndicka at the hospital, the club saying: "Evan is feeling better and is in good spirits. He will remain in the hospital for further observations."
Roberto Pereyra had given the home side the lead before the break, but Romelu Lukaku made it 1-1 with 64 minutes gone.
