Serie B: Scare as Pisa defender Bozhinov collapses due to dehydration

There were worrying scenes in Serie B today when Pisa defender Rosen Bozhinov collapsed in the game against Juve Stabia, as medical staff note it was due to ‘dehydration.’

The 21-year-old fell to the ground at the 40th minute of the Serie B Week 3 fixture at the Stadio Romeo Menti.

Pisa defender doing well in hospital

There was shock and silence in the stands on the field, as medics rushed to his aid, but he seemed to remain conscious.

Bozhinov was stretchered off and taken to the local hospital for tests, with Pisa informing reporters that the collapse was due to “dehydration” and that his condition is now good.

The game had been suspended, with referee Calzara speaking to both captains and ushering the teams into the dressing rooms while they waited for more information.

Following confirmation from the club medical staff that this was nothing serious for Bozhinov, they were able to resume the match.

Italy has been dealing with another heatwave and even the cooling break was insufficient to help the Bulgarian player deal with the conditions this afternoon.