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Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly, match abandoned

sportsJun 7, 202650859

Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch at Odense Stadion during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine after clutching his chest; medical staff immediately attended and the match was suspended and later abandoned. The Danish Football Association said Eriksen is conscious and "feeling well according to the circumstances," and national team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen walked to an ambulance with his wife and was taken to a nearby hospital for further checks. The incident recalls Eriksen's 2021 cardiac arrest and his return to play with an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, so his condition will directly affect his availability and Denmark's squad plans for upcoming fixtures.

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