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Wolfsburg in close contact with DBU over Eriksen's condition
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Wolfsburg in close contact with DBU over Eriksen's condition

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wolfsburg, Christian Eriksen's club team, is in close contact with the Danish Football Association (DBU) following the player's collapse during a match.
  • Eriksen collapsed during a friendly game against Ukraine but is reportedly conscious and in stable condition at Odense University Hospital.
  • This incident mirrors a similar cardiac arrest Eriksen experienced five years ago, which led to him receiving a pacemaker.

Wolfsburg, the club team of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen, has confirmed it is in close contact with the Danish Football Association (DBU) as they monitor his condition. Eriksen suddenly collapsed during the first half of a friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday. The Danish player received immediate medical attention and was able to rise to his feet after some time.

We are in close contact with the DBU and are following developments closely.

— WolfsburgWolfsburg's statement on monitoring Christian Eriksen's condition.

According to the DBU, Christian is conscious and in stable condition under the circumstances. He has been transported to Odense University Hospital for further examination. His former club, Tottenham, where Eriksen played from 2013 to 2020, also sent their well wishes, stating, "Our thoughts are with Christian and his family. We wish you a speedy and good recovery. We are all with you."

Our thoughts are with Christian and his family.

— TottenhamTottenham's message of support to their former player.

This event occurs nearly five years after Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during a European Championship match against Finland in Parken. At that time, he underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker. The national team doctor, Morten Boesen, stated that Eriksen's pacemaker delivered a shock as intended when he fell ill during Sunday's match.

We wish you a speedy and good recovery. We are all with you.

— TottenhamTottenham's message of support to their former player.
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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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