Christian Eriksen, a Danish midfielder, passed out on the field during Sunday’s friendly between Denmark and Ukraine. In the 64th minute of the game, Eriksen went down on the field while clutching his chest.
Eriksen is now conscious and doing better after receiving treatment, according to reports.
The incident has, however, renewed interest in the midfielder’s medical history and the heart condition that nearly claimed his life during the UEFA European Championship in 2021.
The then-29-year-old midfielder suddenly fell to the ground near the touchline shortly before halftime. Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch, performed CPR and used a defibrillator before transporting him to a hospital in Copenhagen.
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The UEFA later confirmed that Eriksen had suffered a cardiac arrest and was stabilized following emergency treatment. In addition to receiving CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was utilized to restart his heart’s ability to pump blood.
