Christian Eriksen Health Update: He is now in stable condition after collapsing during the first half of Denmark vs Finland Euro 2024 game.
As the first game of Group B, Denmark vs Finland in the Euro 2024 was underway, the world witnessed a shocking incident as Danish midfielder and Inter Milan star Christian Eriksen collapsed near the touchline during the first half.
The incident happened in the 43rd minute of the first half when Denmark was given a throw-in. As Christian Eriksen arrived to receive the throw, he suddenly collapsed on the ground. Danish players, referee Anthony Taylor immediately called for medical attention. Fans and players from both teams were left teary-eyed as the gravity of the situation took a toll on them.
Danish players surrounded Eriksen to provide him some privacy while his on-field treatment was carried on. Denmark captain Simon Kjaer made sure that Eriksen did not swallow his tongue while he was lying down in pain.
The situation seemed worse as Eriksen was immediately rushed to the hospital. UEFA issued a statement that said that the match has been postponed.
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Fans and players from all over the world sent messages of hope, strength, and sympathy to Eriksen and the Danish Team. Everyone was praying that Eriksen comes back to consciousness and recovers. Finnish and Danish fans in the stadium chanted Eriksen’s name to show support.
Christian Eriksen Health Update: Good news, he is doing well
Eriksen’s health is now stabilized after the terrible health scare. The player is conscious and responding to the medical team in the Hospital. After getting a confirmation regarding Eriksen’s health condition, play resumed in Copenhagen as both sides entered the pitch once again.
Finland won the match 1-0 as Pohjanpalo scored the only goal of the match but did not celebrate with respect to the situation that had just happened. Eriksen was adjudged as the Man of the match. Everyone hopes and wishes Christian Eriksen a speedy recovery.
