Eriksen 'Doing Well' and Expected to Leave the Hospital After on-Field Collapse, Denmark Team Says
Team doctor Martin Boesen said Eriksen is doing well, with the national team expecting the 34-year-old midfielder to be discharged soon.
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine in Odense. The 34-year-old clutched his chest in the 65th minute before walking off the pitch under his own power.
- Five years after a cardiac issue during the European Championship, Eriksen experienced another "frightening incident." The Wolfsburg midfielder has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator fitted, enabling his return to professional football.
- The match was abandoned after 65 minutes as teammates were visibly distressed. Denmark team physician Morten Boesen confirmed Eriksen is doing well, stating he is "in good spirits" and expected to return home soon.
- Eriksen is currently undergoing further examinations at Odense University Hospital to determine the cause of his collapse. The midfielder is expected to be discharged soon and return home with his family.
- The midfielder currently plays for Wolfsburg in Germany, where his contract runs through the 2026 season. His immediate return to professional football remains subject to medical clearance following this latest health scare.
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AftonbladetThe Dane collapsed on the field for the second time – saved by the implanted defibrillator.
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