Denmark’s Christian Eriksen, who collapsed on the pitch during the Euro 2020 Denmark-Finland football match, was discharged this Friday after having a cardiac defibrillator implanted, the Danish Federation (DBU) said.
According to the official DBU Twitter account, the operation was a “success” and the Inter Milan player visited his teammates at Denmark’s training camp in Helsingor before returning home where he will remain on holiday.
“Thank you for so many congratulations, it was great to feel your support. The surgery went well and I feel good considering the circumstances. It was great to see the boys after the big game last night. I will support them in the game. against Russia,” the player said in a statement.
Eriksen fell alone on the field as he was about to control the ball on the Danish left flank, but quick medical attention allowed him to stop his cardiac arrest and stabilize his condition before he was transported by ambulance to the Kingdom Hospital in Copenhagen, where he remained. this day. .
The match was initially suspended by UEFA but was resumed almost two hours later with Finland making their European final debut with a 1-0 win thanks to a 59th-minute goal from Joel Pohjanpalo.
Denmark, who lost 2-1 to Belgium on Thursday, will face Russia at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Monday in the final round of Group B.
Belgium, already guaranteed a place in the last 16, lead with six points, followed by Russia and Finland with three, with Denmark yet to score.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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