The Serie A football match between Roma and Udinese was unexpectedly abandoned due to an incident involving defender Evan Ndicka. The French-born player collapsed on the pitch, which prompted concerns about his well-being. Medical staff attended to Ndicka, who was then taken off the field on a stretcher. After a 15-minute suspension of play, it was decided to abandon the match.

Both teams and the match referee mutually agreed to this decision. Reports indicated that Roma’s manager, Daniele De Rossi, informed the referee and players that Ndicka had suffered a heart attack. The 24-year-old player was conscious as he was being stretchered off and was later taken to a hospital in Udine. It was suggested that the remaining 16 minutes of the match might be played at a later date.

Roma provided updates on Ndicka’s condition and the status of the match through their social media platform, X. Prior to the match, De Rossi had made changes to the team’s lineup, including the inclusion of Ndicka, who had missed the previous two fixtures. Udinese’s set-pieces were identified as a potential threat, and both Dybala and Pellegrini were mentioned regarding their availability for the match. However, the unexpected events led to the match being abandoned.