Ivory Coast CB Evan Ndicka collapsed off the ball and had to be stretchered off the field in the Serie A clash between AS Roma and Udinese.

Ndicka, 24, collapsed while Roma had possession, clutching his chest in distress.

Medical staff swiftly attended to the player, who was then taken away from the pitch in the 74th minute of the Serie A encounter. Following the incident, the match was abandoned.

Roma later confirmed that Ndicka was conscious and had been taken to the hospital for further checks.

A statement from the club reassured fans about Ndicka’s condition and announced that the game was suspended with the score tied at 1-1.

The Roma players showed solidarity by huddling together on the field, and both teams were briefed by the referee before leaving the pitch.

Hours later, the club provided another update, showing Ndicka sitting up in his hospital bed and in good spirits, with his teammates visiting him for support.

ivory Coast and AS Roma CB, Evan Ndicka looking well after he collapsed during a Serie A game and was rushed to the hospital.

Roma managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Udinese, with Romelu Lukaku scoring the equalizer after Roberto Pereyra had given Udinese the lead.

The Ivorian, who joined Roma from Eintracht Frankfurt, has been a key player for the club since his arrival.

He has also represented Ivory Coast on the international stage and played a crucial role in their Africa Cup of Nations triumph earlier this year.