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Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly, taken to hospital
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Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark friendly, taken to hospital

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine, five years after a similar cardiac arrest incident.
  • Medical staff intervened, and Eriksen was conscious and able to leave the field with medical supervision.
  • The match was temporarily suspended and then definitively canceled, with Denmark leading 2-1.

Football fans experienced a moment of dรฉjร  vu on Sunday as Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a friendly match against Ukraine. The incident occurred in the 65th minute, bringing back memories of the cardiac arrest he suffered during Euro 2021.

Onlookers and players alike frantically signaled for medical staff to enter the pitch. The match was halted, and Eriksen was seen falling to the ground. Social media quickly filled with concern, with many sharing videos of the collapse and expressing worry.

Fortunately, Danish Football Federation confirmed that Eriksen was conscious. He was able to get back on his feet and left the field under medical supervision, to thunderous applause from the stadium. His wife also entered the field during the stoppage. Reports indicate he is communicating with doctors, and further details on his condition are expected.

Eriksen has a special defibrillator implanted in his heart since the 2021 incident, which may have saved his life again. The match was ultimately canceled with Denmark leading 2-1.

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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.