Christian Eriksen Shares Positive Update After Collapse During Ukraine Match
Christian Eriksen has assured fans that he is “doing well” and back home with his family following a concerning moment during Sunday’s match against Ukraine.
The 34-year-old midfielder spent the night in the hospital after collapsing on the pitch, but he took to Instagram to announce that his “recovery has already started.”
The match in Odense was halted in the 65th minute after Eriksen collapsed, ultimately leading to the game’s abandonment. Fortunately, he regained consciousness and was able to walk off the field.
In light of his past health challenges, including a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, Eriksen has been fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), a type of pacemaker, which played a vital role in his continued recovery and return to the sport.
“As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD has had a profound effect on both me and my family,” Eriksen expressed. “However, I want to assure everyone that this was a different situation from what happened in 2021.”
He went on to extend his gratitude to the medical team and players who provided immediate support during the incident, as well as the doctors who have monitored his heart over the years. “Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it most.”
Since recovering, Eriksen successfully resumed his career with Brentford in 2022, just eight months after his collapse at the Euros, before moving on to Manchester United, and now playing for Wolfsburg.
Denmark’s national team physician, Dr. Morten Boesen, confirmed that “the pacemaker responded as it should” during the incident.
Looking ahead, Eriksen shared that his current focus is on recovery, enjoying time with his family, and playing football with his children. “I can’t wait for a vacation and some quality time together,” he added.
Earlier in his career comeback, Eriksen assured BBC Sport that he felt safe playing with the ICD, stating, “I don’t see any risk, no. I have an ICD; if anything were to happen, I am safe.”
Both Denmark and Ukraine are currently not participating in the upcoming World Cup, which kicks off this Thursday.
