The latest on Christian Eriksen after another collapse.
Christian Eriksen is recovering after collapsing in Denmark’s friendly game with Ukraine.
The match was abandoned with 20 minutes to go after Eriksen collapsed, for the second time in his career.
The Danish team doctor has now released an update on Eriksen’s situation.
Morten Boesen is quoted: “Christian is doing well and walked off the pitch by himself. As I see it, the pacemaker responded as it should.
“He was briefly unconscious, but regained consciousness very quickly, and we were quickly in contact with him.
“He will now undergo further examinations at the hospital to determine what caused the incident. We are in ongoing contact with him and the doctors at the hospital.
“But Christian is doing well, and he asked me to send his regards to all the players and tell them that he was okay.”
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Wolfsburg statement
Christian Eriksen’s club Wolfsburg also issued a statement, confirming that the midfielder is in hospital.
“We’re thinking of you, Christian. Today’s international match between Denmark and Ukraine had to be abandoned following Christian Eriksen’s collapse.
“According to the Danish Football Association, Christian is conscious and doing well given the circumstances.
“He has been taken to Odense University Hospital, where further examinations will follow.
“We are in close contact with the Danish Football Association and are following further developments. All the best and a speedy recovery, Christian.”
Eriksen played for Manchester United between 2022 and 2025, making 107 appearances.
He collapsed at Euro 2020 and was later fitted with an ICD device to support his heart condition.
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