da betcris： Roma defender Evan Ndicka did not suffer a heart attack when he collapsed during his team's Serie A match against Udinese on Sunday, a report says.

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Ndicka collapsed during Roma clashHeart attack ruled out as the causeTeam-mates visited defender in hospitalWHAT HAPPENED?

The Serie A match was abandoned late in the second half after the Ivory Coast international collapsed and had to be stretchered off. Ndicka was quickly taken to hospital and underwent a CT scan to determine the cause of his chest pains.

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Initial tests have shown that Ndicka did not suffer a heart attack as was first feared, in Italy reports. Nevertheless, he will spend the night in hospital for further observation while his fellow Roma stars visited him after the match was suspended.

WHAT ROMA SAID

Roma delivered an update on Ndicka's condition via their social channels, which reads: "The squad went to visit Ndicka at the hospital. Evan is feeling better and is in good spirits. He will remain in the hospital for further observations. Forza Evan!"

DID YOU KNOW?

The match between Udinese and Roma will be played from the 73rd minute – the moment it was halted following Ndicka's collapse. The last 17 minutes cannot be played in the first 24 hours after the incident due to regulations, while Roma's upcoming Europa League clash against AC Milan will prevent it from going ahead in midweek. The outcome of that match will be key in determining when Udinese and Roma can conclude their game.