Pisa defender Bozhinov collapses in Serie B heat

Scary scenes in Serie B as Pisa's Rosen Bozhinov collapses on the pitch, later diagnosed with dehydration.

R. Bozhinov

player

View profile →

What happened. Pisa defender Rosen Bozhinov collapsed during a Serie B match against Juve Stabia due to dehydration, was stretchered off and taken to hospital for tests.

• Collapsed at 40th minute at Stadio Romeo Menti.
• Medics rushed to aid; he remained conscious.
• Game suspended, later resumed after club confirmed condition good.

Bozhinov's condition is now good, but the incident highlights heatwave risks in Italian football.

In this story

PisaR. Bozhinov

More to read

Football Italia

Coppa Italia: Fiorentina vs Pisa – Lineups and updates

This Is Anfield

Cody Gakpo out injured for “several weeks” – Latest Liverpool FC News

Mirror Football

Liverpool rocked by second injury blow as Cody Gakpo update given

CaughtOffside

Liverpool pick up two international injuries and are already looking ahead to Man City clash