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Ivory Coast’s Ndicka cleared to return to football action following collapsed lung

Ivory Coast’s Ndicka cleared to return to football action following collapsed lung

As Roma have announced Evan Ndicka has been given a clean bill of health and can return to football action after suffering from a collapsed lung. The 24-year-old Ivorian centre-back collapsed in a Serie A game with Udinese almost a week ago and was rushed to hospital with the match abandoned. Initial tests suggested that Ndicka did not suffer a heart attack and further examinations revealed...

Ivory Coast’s Ndicka collapses during Serie A game

‘It was a moment of real fear’- Udinese director recounts Ndicka collapse ordeal

Udinese director general Franco Collavino has described Evan Ndicka and his collapse on the pitch in Sunday’s Serie A game with Roma as a “moment of real apprehension”. The 24-year-old Ivorian defender fell to the ground in the 72nd minute clutching his chest in pain and complaining of breathing difficulties. It required urgent medical attention and he was taken off a stretcher with the referee calling...

Ivory Coast’s Ndicka collapses during Serie A game

Ivory Coast’s Ndicka collapses during Serie A game

Ivory Coast defender Evan Ndicka was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during a Serie A match between Roma and Udinese on Sunday. Ndicka fell on the pitch without contact in the 72nd minute, with the encounter tied at 1-1 in the Bluenergy Stadium. The match was suspended after the centre-back was stetchered off by medical personnel even though he regained consciousness. Ndicka has played the...

Done Deal: Evan Ndicka joins Roma on free transfer 

Done Deal: Evan Ndicka joins Roma on free transfer 

Italian side AS Roma have announced the signing of French-born Ivorian defender Evan Ndicka on a free transfer. The 23-year-old joins the Europa League finalists on a five-year deal until 2028, following the expiration of his contract with German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. Ndicka, who began his career through the ranks at French side Auxerre, moved to Frankfurt in 2018. He made 134 Bundesliga appearances, scoring...