Eriksen in good spirits after collapse, says Denmark team doctor
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Christian Eriksen is reported to be in good spirits after collapsing during a match against Ukraine, according to Denmark’s national team doctor Morten Boesen. The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when the 34-year-old collapsed and was abandoned shortly after. Eriksen was able to walk from the field after regaining consciousness. Boesen stated that the pacemaker Eriksen has worn since a cardiac arrest in 2021 responded as it should during the incident. The midfielder was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021. Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital soon and is currently with his family.
What’s reported
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a match against Ukraine in Odense on 65 minutes.
The game was abandoned shortly after his collapse.
Eriksen was able to walk from the field after regaining consciousness.
Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen is in good spirits and with his family.
Boesen said the pacemaker responded as it should.
Eriksen was fitted with an ICD after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 in 2021.
Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital soon.
Neither Denmark nor Ukraine qualified for the World Cup beginning on Thursday.
Key figures
Christian Eriksen, Denmark and Wolfsburg midfielder
Morten Boesen, Denmark national team doctor
Sources: BBC News
