Leeds United defenders to take part in peculiar game lasting just 18 minutes after teammate collapses on pitch

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— The Ivory Coast international received immediate attention on the pitch from emergency services and Roma's medical staff and was later pictured 'in good spirits' at a nearby hospital, with the Italian club adding he would remain under the watchful eye of doctors and to undergo further testing. Discussions between club officials and the referee took place at Udinese's Stadio Friuli and the decision was taken to abandon the fixture with the score tied at 1-1. A statement from the capital club...

Daily Mail Online—Football's strangest game this season? Serie A match will last just 18 minutes tonight after it was called off. Udinese's match with Roma on April 14 was abandoned with the match at 1-1. Phil Foden reveals what it's REALLY like to play for Pep Guardiola in an It's All Kicking Off special. Listen on

ESPN—Roma, Udinese to play out 18-minute game after Ndicka collapse. AS Roma and Udinese are to play out the final 18 minutes of their Serie A clash on Thursday, nearly two weeks after Evan Ndicka's on-pitch collapse caused the game to be suspended.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Leeds United and Leicester City 'following' European defender as £10m loan return mooted as 'chess game'. Leeds United have just one game of the regular Championship season remaining but it looks as though their campaign will be extended. Having seen Ipswich Town win 2-1 at Coventry City on Tuesday night, Daniel Farke’s side look set to be consigned to a third-place finish and the play-offs. Automatic promotion can still be achieved, however it will need a minor miracle with Leeds required to beat Southampton while the virtually relegated Huddersfield Town must win at Portman Road. A point or more...