Moise Kean taken to hospital after collapsing during Fiorentina match as statement released

Moise Kean has been taken to hospital after collapsing during Fiorentina's match with Verona on Sunday.

During the second half of the game, Kean suffered a significant blow to the head from the knee of Pawel Dawidowicz, who was unable to stop his momentum as Kean fell to the ground.

The incident forced a stoppage in play with the Italian striker suffering a cut above his eye, however, Kean returned to the field of play before collapsing moments later.

Kean's condition was immediately noticed by both sets of players who signalled for a stretcher or ambulance to come on to the pitch.

Moise Kean being treated by medical staff- Getty

The former Everton man was placed in a neck brace before being lifted into an ambulance inside the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.

A statement from Fiorentina read: "ACF Fiorentina announces that the footballer Moise Kean, during the match against Verona, suffered a head trauma. The footballer is in hospital for tests."

Reports in Italy have revealed that the 24-year-old was conscious after being taken off the field and taken to hospital.

The striker has been in fine form for the Serie A side this season with 15 league goals in 24 appearances to date making it his most prolific season ever, overtaking his 13 goals scored whilst on loan at PSG in 2021.