Christian Eriksen provides health update following mid-game collapse
Christian Eriksen has returned home to recover after a cardiac event during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in Odense.
Midfielder Christian Eriksen has confirmed he is back home to begin his recovery after a medical incident occurred during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in Odense. The former Manchester United and Tottenham playmaker collapsed in the 65th minute, leading to the abandonment of the fixture.
In a social media statement, Eriksen assured fans that he is doing well and is currently with his family. He noted that the incident, where his implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) triggered correctly, was distinct from his experience in 2021.
Danish national team doctor Morten Boesen praised the medical response, confirming that the technology in the player's chest functioned exactly as intended. Denmark head coach Brian Riemer explained that the emotional impact on the squad made it impossible to continue playing after witnessing the incident.
Messages of support have flooded in from across the football world, with former teammates such as David De Gea, Donny van de Beek, and Lautaro Martinez sending their well-wishes as the player focuses on his recuperation.