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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch during international friendly
Denmark’s former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious as he was taken from the field by medics.
TL;DR
- Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly match against Ukraine.
- He was conscious when medics attended to him and was able to walk to an ambulance.
- Danish football federation stated Eriksen is conscious and 'doing well under the circumstances'.
- The national team's doctor confirmed Eriksen was briefly unconscious but regained consciousness quickly.
- Eriksen, who previously had a cardiac arrest in 2021, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
- The doctor stated the pacemaker responded correctly and Eriksen will undergo further examinations.
- Eriksen sent his regards to the players, stating he was okay.