History repeats itself
Christian Eriksen collapses during friendly match
Five years after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2021, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field again on Sunday during Denmark’s international match against Ukraine in Odense.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The 34-year-old clutched his chest in the 65th minute and fell to the ground. After receiving initial treatment, he was able to get back up and walk on his own to an ambulance that had been brought onto the field. “He is doing well under the circumstances,” the Danish Football Association reported.
During Euro 2021, Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s first match against Finland in Copenhagen. The midfielder had to be resuscitated on the field. In 2022, he resumed his career after, among other things, having an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted to his heart. He is currently under contract with German Bundesliga relegation side VfL Wolfsburg, following stints with English clubs Brentford and Manchester United.
“He left the field under his own power. As far as I can tell, the pacemaker is working perfectly,” Danish team doctor Morten Boesen was quoted as saying in an initial statement from the association (DBU).
Captain in the hospital “to determine the cause”
Eriksen was “briefly unconscious.” “But he regained consciousness very quickly, and we were able to establish contact with him right away,” said Boesen. “Now he needs to undergo further examination at the hospital to determine the cause of the incident. We are in constant contact with him and the doctors at the hospital.” Team manager Brian Riemer wanted to visit the player at the hospital as soon as possible. “I feel I need to see him. He’s someone who means a great deal to me. You get closer to some players than others. And he was one of those with whom I built a close bond at Brentford,” explained the 47-year-old Dane.
After the incident, his teammates immediately called for the Danish team doctors and, together with Ukrainian players, formed a protective barrier around the Danish star player. “I turned around and saw that Christian was just collapsing to the ground. The reaction was quick, respectful, and thoughtful. Kudos to those who took care of him,” Denmark’s captain Pierre Emile Höjbjerg told TV2.
According to him, the incident brought back memories of 2021. “Considering that, it turned out well.” For many, it was very difficult to cope with. Some players broke down in tears, and Riemer also reacted in shock. “I feel empty,” he emphasized.
The team now needs to stick together. “It’s important that everyone has a shoulder to lean on,” said Riemer. The match was called off with Denmark leading 2-1; neither nation had qualified for the World Cup starting next week in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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