Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
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"Christian is doing well and walked off the pitch by himself."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"I can't say much more than that you get a shock, and that the most important thing is that Christian is doing well."
— Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg , Athlete
"The most important thing is that Christian is doing well and he is."
— Brian Riemer , Other
"Christian is doing well and walked off the pitch by himself."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"The most important thing is that Christian is doing well."
— Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg , Athlete
"Now it's about us standing together."
— Brian Riemer , Other
"Christian is doing well and walked from the field himself. As I see it, the pacemaker is working as it should. He was briefly gone, but very quickly regained consciousness, and we were quickly in contact with him."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"He will now be examined further in the hospital to find out what caused the incident."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"Eriksen asked me to talk to all the players and say that he was okay."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"The pacemaker responded as it should … He will now undergo further examinations at the hospital to determine what caused the incident."
— Morten Boesen , Other
"I turned around and saw Christian on his way to the floor, and we know a little about how he reacts, what that means."
— Pierre-Emile Højbjerg , Athlete
Key People
Brian Riemer is the head coach of Denmark's national football team.
Christian Eriksen is a professional Danish footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Morten Boesen is Denmark's national team doctor.
Mykola Matviyenko is a professional football player for the Ukrainian national team.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is the captain of Denmark's national football team.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is the captain of Denmark's national football team and a professional footballer.
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine, but is now conscious and doing well, according to the Danish Football Association.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine. The Danish Football Association stated he is conscious and feeling well under the circumstances.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine. The Danish Football Federation confirmed he is conscious and doing well under the circumstances.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, leading to the abandonment of the match. The Danish Football Association confirmed he is conscious and doing well under the circumstances.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's match against Ukraine. The Danish Football Association confirmed he is conscious after receiving medical treatment.
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