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Relieved Højbjerg: The most important thing is that it ended well
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Relieved Højbjerg: The most important thing is that it ended well

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg expressed relief that Christian Eriksen is well after a cardiac arrest scare during a match.
  • Højbjerg noted the swift and respectful response from medical staff and players, highlighting the importance of Eriksen's recovery.
  • The incident brought back memories of Eriksen's similar collapse five years prior during a Euro 2020 match.

Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg emphasized that the most crucial outcome of the recent match incident was Christian Eriksen's well-being. "The overwhelming thing is that the reaction was good, and that it was handled properly by the doctors," Højbjerg told TV 2 Sport. He also praised the respect shown by players and spectators.

The overwhelming thing is that the reaction was good, and that it was handled properly by the doctors. And that the players showed respect, and that the spectators showed great respect.

— Pierre-Emile HøjbjergDescribing the immediate aftermath of Christian Eriksen's on-field collapse.

"It ended as well as it could, considering what happened. We are all deeply grateful for that, and that is what is most important," Højbjerg stated. The event inevitably brought back memories for Højbjerg and his teammates, recalling Eriksen's cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match against Finland nearly five years ago.

It ended as well as it could, considering what happened. We are all deeply grateful for that, and that is what is most important.

— Pierre-Emile HøjbjergReflecting on the positive outcome for Christian Eriksen.

"We went to the locker room and talked a bit. Now you find yourself and get to talk things over with each other. Some have questions, others need to talk to family. Some need to sit and listen a bit," Højbjerg explained. He described the experience as "strange" to say it brings back memories.

We went to the locker room and talked a bit. Now you find yourself and get to talk things over with each other. Some have questions, and others need to talk to family. Some have need to sit and listen a bit.

— Pierre-Emile HøjbjergExplaining how the team processed the incident.

Recounting the moment, Højbjerg said, "There was an inbound throw, and I was calmly moving out to the side. Then I turned around and saw that Christian was going down. We knew what that meant, and the reaction was super fast and respectful." Eriksen received prompt medical attention while players formed a protective huddle around him. He was later able to walk to the waiting ambulance, surrounded by Danish and Ukrainian players, as the stadium erupted in cheers.

It is strange to say that it brings back memories.

— Pierre-Emile HøjbjergCommenting on the emotional impact of the event.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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