Eriksen stable in hospital after collapsing in Denmark match
Christian Eriksen is stable in hospital after collapsing to the ground in the first half of the Euro 2020 Group B fixture between between Denmark and Finland on Saturday.
The Euro 2020 Group B fixture between Denmark and Finland suprisingly resumed after Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen suddenly fell to the ground in the first half at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
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 (TBC).
— UEFA (@UEFA) 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.
Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to assist the 29-year-old Inter Milan player in the 42nd minute of the fixture.
The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency.
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 12, 2021
The Finland team made their way to the dressing room first and the game was subsequently called off as Denmark's distraught-looking players walked in front of the stretcher carrying their team-mate.
Denmark have confirmed that Eriksen is in hospital and is now in a stable condition. The news shocked the football world on Saturday with messages of support for Eriksen coming from players and countries alike via social media.
UEFA later released a statement confirming that the game between Denmark and Finland would resume at 20:30 CEST time on Saturday. Finland went on to win the game 1-0 thanks to a second half goal from Joel Pohjanpalo.
All thoughts and prayers for #ChristianEriksen 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/ufIQYdvEk3
— AS USA (@English_AS) June 12, 2021
A picture of Eriksen conscious, with an oxygen mask held in place by himself, was another reason for hope that he would recover moments afer collapsing. Almost 40 minutes after the incident, UEFA also confirmed that Eriksen had been taken to hospital and was in a stable condition. Since then, reports of his condition have been optimistic.
Inter CEO Marotta: “Christian Eriksen just sent a message on Inter whatsapp chat, it was few minutes ago. We’re optimistic about Christian conditions, Denmark staff told us that the situation is under control”, he told Rai Sport. 🇩🇰 #Eriksen
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2021
❤️ Get well soon, Christian. pic.twitter.com/FnII8gRX89
— UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021