Former Tottenham and Manchester United star Christian Eriksen has shocked the football world by collapsing again during a match.
The horrifying incident took place during a match between Denmark and Ukraine, forcing teammates and fans to relive the trauma of the midfielder’s near-fatal medical emergency five years ago.
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Christian Eriksen collapses again in Denmark vs. Ukraine
In the 65th minute, Eriksen suddenly fell to the grass, clutching his chest, and the match was stopped.
Medical personnel quickly rushed to the pitch and grieving teammates formed a protective ring around the 34-year-old.
At this point, Denmark was leading 2-1, so officials immediately decided to cancel the match.
Medical update confirms Eriksen is conscious and recovering.
Fortunately, a quick official medical update brought much-needed relief. The Danish Football Federation confirmed that the midfielder quickly regained consciousness and was able to stand up and walk to the ambulance.
“Christian is doing well,” team doctor Morten Bosen said.
“From what I can see, the pacemaker seems to have responded normally. He briefly lost consciousness, but we were able to contact him immediately. He will now undergo further tests at the hospital to determine the cause of the accident.”
Release statement from Man United etc.
The soccer world quickly rallied to support the playmaker. Manchester United, where Eriksen enjoyed two successful seasons and won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, issued a statement wishing the former player a full recovery.
Clubs across Europe, including Tottenham and Inter Milan, also posted messages of solidarity, echoing the sentiments of millions of fans wishing him well.
Eriksen’s heart disease started after collapsing at Euro 2021
Eriksen’s long-standing heart condition began after he collapsed during the match between Denmark and Finland at Euro 2020.
He suffered a cardiac arrest and was later fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to control his heart.
Despite the unfavorable circumstances, he miraculously returned to elite football, but this latest scare raises serious questions about his future as a player.
