Christian Eriksen Collapses On Field During Denmark-Finland Eurocup Match [UPDATE]
By Liam McKeone
A scary scene occurred during the opening round of the Eurocup group stage today. Denmark and Finland were battling it out when Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen suddenly collapsed on the field. CPR had to be performed by doctors on the pitch.
Awful awful scenes in the Denmark game. Christian Eriksen is down and CPR is being performed on him. We are all praying he is okay.
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) June 12, 2021
Christian Eriksen is laying unconscious with doctors doing everything ??
— VBET News (@VBETnews) June 12, 2021
We all are praying for him ? pic.twitter.com/bboC1ucKzv
There's real concern for Christian Eriksen here.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 12, 2021
The game has been stopped while he receives treatment on the field. https://t.co/iYAExwQqjR
Our thoughts and prayers are with Christian Eriksen and his family ?
— VBET News (@VBETnews) June 12, 2021
We wish you a speedy recovery ??❤ pic.twitter.com/6PVo54xzLx
Eriksen's teammates crowded around him to block the view of the cameras while he was on the ground.
Eriksen is a 29-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Inter Milan when he isn't participating in national team activities. He's scored three goals in 26 appearances in Serie A with Milan this season.
A terrifying situation for Eriksen. Here's to hoping he'll be okay. We'll update when further information becomes available.
UPDATE: The match has been suspended while Eriksen continues to receive treatment. He was stretchered off the field.
#BREAKING: The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency involving Christian Eriksen. pic.twitter.com/h474nAwAHw
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) June 12, 2021
UPDATE 2: Eriksen was conscious and raised his hand when getting taken off the field, which is a great sign for his health.
UPDATE: Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was conscious and raised his hand when he was carried from the field
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 12, 2021
UPDATE 3: Eriksen was taken to the hospital and is stable. Excellent news after an absolutely terrifying scene.
Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.
— UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021
The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.
UPDATE 4: The Denmark-Finland match will resume at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET.
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021
The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.