The illness that struck Evan Ndicka during Udinese-Roma was not a heart attack. The cardiac enzyme test to which the Ivorian defender underwent says so. The most accepted hypothesis is that the Giallorossi player’s condition was due to pulmonary compression. Highlighted by a CT scan and due to a blow suffered during the game. A pneumothorax is also possible. How is Ndicka now? «He is fine», according to the rumors of these hours. The electrocardiogram he underwent at the stadium gave a negative result. In the cardiology department of the Santa Maria della Misericordia hospital in Udine, Professor Massimo Imazio rules out cardiac arrest. The clashes of play that could have caused the lung compression occurred in the 38th minute, 66th minute and 70th minute.
The sudden illness
Evan Ndicka’s sudden illness came in the 71st minute of Udinese-Roma. The player before him bends over and then collapses to the ground, touching his chest. The first to call for help is the Giallorossi goalkeeper Svilar. Referee Pairetto and the medical staff surround the player, while DAZN cameras frame the stands, mindful of Eriksen’s case at Euro 2020. The stadium falls silent as coach Daniele De Rossi enters the pitch. The stretcher arrives carrying the Ivorian off the pitch. De Rossi goes first to the changing rooms while the player leaves the pitch weakly with his hand. Then he returns with reassuring news but explains that “the boys can’t handle it, they want to stay there with him”. Cioffi gives authorization to suspend the match: “There’s no problem.” The speaker makes the announcement and the stadium welcomes him with applause.
The rush to the hospital
Meanwhile, Ndicka undergoes an electrocardiogram at the stadium. Then the transport to the hospital while the rumors begin. This is called a transient heart attack, which involves the temporary interruption or reduction of the blood flow to the heart. Then the situation clarifies. We are talking about the last accidental blow suffered by the defender in the game clash with Juventus Lucca. And there is talk of pulmonary compression, which would be highlighted by a CT scan. The team arrives at the hospital at 8.45pm. With them is the CEO Lina Souloukou. She goes up with the coach and captain Pellegrini to the third floor of the cardiology department. The team doctor of the Giallorossi Manara reassures them. The team leaves for Ronchi Legionari airport at 9.30pm. Ndicka remains in hospital. New controls will arrive in the morning.
The match suspended
From a regulatory point of view, the suspension of a match due to a serious injury is legal, but must have the consent of the two teams on the field. Even if normally it can only be done due to the impracticability of the field or for the protection of public order. Last April 9th, the sports judge gave the match a loss with three to zero and a one-point penalty for Palmese and Manfredonia, who had requested suspension after a spectator fell ill. Just under twenty minutes left to play. The match could be resumed today but Roma have a midweek commitment: the return match of the Europa League with Milan. Recovery should however occur within 15 days. The curiosity is that the players do not necessarily have to be the 22 on the pitch at the time of the interruption. Members will be able to line up. Except for the players replaced in the meantime.
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