Christian Eriksen to leave hospital soon after mid-match collapse

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is reportedly in good spirits and expected to be discharged from the hospital shortly, according to the Danish Football Union (DBU). The 34-year-old collapsed during a friendly match on Sunday, a distressing incident that brought back memories of his cardiac arrest during the Euro 2021 tournament. Medical personnel were immediately on the scene to attend to him.

Morten Boesen, the national team doctor, stated that he spoke with Eriksen on Monday morning and found him to be well and with his family. "He is expected to receive authorization to leave (the hospital) quickly and return home," Boesen said in a DBU statement. Eriksen has been fitted with a subcutaneous defibrillator since his 2021 cardiac arrest, which allows him to continue his professional career.

The match, a friendly against Ukraine played in Odense, was halted in the 64th minute after Eriksen fell to the ground. After receiving on-field medical attention, Eriksen was able to stand and board an ambulance under his own power. He was subsequently transported to the Odense University Hospital. Details regarding the cause of this latest collapse or its potential impact on his career have not yet been released.

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I have spoken with Christian this morning and he is well. He is with his family and is in good spirits. He is expected to receive authorization to leave (the hospital) quickly and return home.