Evan Ndicka's life is not thought to be in danger after the Roma player collapsed clutching his chest in the 70th minute of his side's subsequently abandoned match at Udinese.
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The Ivory Coast international was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
The 24-year-old was conscious and gave a thumbs up on his way off to the applause of fans in Udine.
Later on Sunday, Roma posted a message on social media saying: "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!"
Roma coach Daniele De Rossi followed ex-Frankfurt man Ndicka down the tunnel and returned a few minutes later to discuss the next steps with the referee.
After an interruption of around 10 minutes, referee Luca Pairetto abandoned the match with the score at 1-1.
Italy's ANSA news agency reported Ndicka's life was not in danger.
"Moments when football becomes so unimportant! Our get-well wishes go to none other than Evan Ndicka," the player's former club Frankfurt said in a statement.
"Stay strong, fighter! Our thoughts are with you."
Australian Associated Press
