Christian Eriksen collapses, regains consciousness
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- Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 65th minute of Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense, but regained consciousness and walked off the pitch unaided.
- Morten Boesen confirmed the implantable cardioverter defibrillator responded correctly and that Eriksen will undergo further hospital examinations to determine the cause.
- Eriksen returned to professional football with Brentford in 2022 after his 2021 cardiac arrest, later played for Manchester United and Wolfsburg, and was making his 151st international appearance when he collapsed.
- Pierre‑Emile Hojbjerg praised the swift medical response and the solidarity of both teams after the incident.
- Brian Riemer emphasized the importance of standing together and noted that Eriksen sent his regards to teammates.
Why it matters: Denmark retains a key midfielder as Eriksen’s ICD worked and he is stable, allowing the national team to plan upcoming fixtures without a major roster disruption.
