
Christian Eriksen was being treated at Rigshospitalet, one of Denmark’s top hospitals which is less than a mile away from Parken Stadium, where the game was played.
Christian Eriksen remained in stable condition in a Copenhagen hospital on Sunday and “sent his greetings to his teammates” as he recovers from his collapse during a European Championship game, the Danish soccer federation said.
The rest of the Danish team was being given crisis management assistance as they process the incident that happened during Saturday’s game against Finland in Copenhagen. Eriksen fell face-forward to the ground late in the first half and needed CPR from medical staff before regaining consciousness.
”This morning we have spoken to Christian Eriksen, who has sent his greetings to his teammates,” the Danish federation wrote on Twitter. ”His condition is stable, and he continues to be hospitalized for further examination. The team and staff of the national team has received crisis assistance and will continue to be there for each other after yesterday’s incident.”
Update regarding Christian Eriksen. pic.twitter.com/YuKD9hS9LV
— DBU – En Del Af Noget Større (@DBUfodbold) June 13, 2021
The Euro 2020 game was suspended for about 90 minutes after Eriksen’s collapse. It eventually resumed and Finland won 1-0.
The Danish federation, known as the DBU, also thanked fans and other teams for their outpouring of support for the Inter Milan midfielder who earned a reputation as one of the world’s top playmakers during his seven years in the Premier League at Tottenham.
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand said after Saturday’s game that the Danish players would be offered any assistance needed as they try to focus on the rest of the tournament.
“We will spend the next few days processing this as best we can,” Hjulmand said. “And of course, we are surrounded by professional people. … It’s not normal to play such a game and then see one of your friends suffer with a heart issue.” DBU shared coach Kasper’s words on twitter in Danish, which translates to, “All thoughts are with Christian and his family. He’s one of the best players out there. And then I can say that he is an even better person.”
“Alle tanker er hos Christian og hans familie. Han er en af de bedste spillere, der findes derude. Og så kan jeg sige, at han er et endnu bedre menneske.”
– Kasper Hjulmand.#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/inWY6cysu4
— DBU – En Del Af Noget Større (@DBUfodbold) June 12, 2021
Denmark have upcoming group matches against Belgium and Russia on June 17 and June 22 respectively.