Christian Eriksen Collapses During Denmark-Ukraine Match but Reported 'Doing Well'
L'essentiel
- Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine, was conscious when taken off, and is 'doing well' according to Denmark's football federation.
- His implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) responded appropriately.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Christian Eriksen's history with cardiac arrest and ICD implantation
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious when taken off the field. The incident occurred in Odense, with medics quickly attending to him. Players from both teams formed a ring around Eriksen as he was treated. The match was abandoned.
Denmark’s football federation stated Eriksen was “doing well under the circumstances.” Team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen was “briefly unconscious” but regained consciousness quickly and walked off the pitch. Boesen noted the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) responded as expected. Eriksen will undergo further hospital examinations to determine the cause.
Captain Pierre-Emile Højbjerg praised the fast response and care shown to Eriksen, noting the team’s relief that he is doing well.
Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest in a 2021 European Championship match and was fitted with an ICD, allowing him to resume his career.
À surveiller
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Further medical examinations for Eriksen
Très probable · En quelques jours
Questions ouvertes
- What caused the 2026 collapse?
