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Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly against Ukraine
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Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly against Ukraine

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine.
  • Unlike a previous incident in 2021, Eriksen was able to stand up and walk off the field.
  • The match was suspended, and Eriksen was taken to the hospital for further tests.

Christian Eriksen experienced a dramatic moment during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine when he collapsed on the field in the second half.

The incident occurred in the 66th minute, causing panic and a sudden silence at the Nature Energy Park in Odense. Broadcast images showed the Danish captain clutching his chest moments before falling. This event brought back painful memories of his cardiac arrest during Euro 2021 against Finland.

The match has been canceled.

โ€” Danish football authoritiesOfficial statement following Christian Eriksen's collapse during the match.

However, in a moment of relief, Eriksen managed to get to his feet minutes after the scare and walked off the pitch. The stadium erupted in applause as he rose. His wife, Sabrina, who had rushed onto the field, and his teammates, who had formed a protective huddle, witnessed the fortunate turn of events.

Following the incident, the friendly match was immediately suspended. Danish football authorities quickly issued a statement to reassure fans: "Christian Eriksen is conscious and doing well, given the circumstances. The match has been canceled." He was then transported to Odense University Hospital for comprehensive medical evaluations. The event deeply affected his compatriots and former teammates, with ex-footballer Nicklas Bendtner expressing the collective sentiment: "Terrible images. My condolences to the family; it is a very difficult situation. It's the second time it has happened, and as a friend, it is also terrible."

Terrible images. My condolences to the family; it is a very difficult situation. It's the second time it has happened, and as a friend, it is also terrible.

โ€” Nicklas BendtnerFormer footballer Nicklas Bendtner's reaction to seeing Eriksen collapse again.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.