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Christian Eriksen Home After On-Field Collapse as Implantable Device Appears to Have Responded

Clinicians are analysing the device's recordings and carrying out further cardiac tests to determine what caused the episode.

Overview

  • Christian Eriksen collapsed during the Denmark v Ukraine friendly at Odense Stadium on Sunday, June 7, and received immediate pitch‑side treatment before being taken to hospital.
  • Denmark's team doctor said Eriksen regained consciousness quickly and that his implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator appeared to activate and perform as programmed during the event.
  • The friendly was suspended with Denmark leading 2–1 and players from both teams formed a circle around Eriksen to protect his privacy while medics worked.
  • Eriksen was observed in hospital under monitoring and, according to team updates, recovered well enough to be discharged and return home to his family.
  • Medical staff will review the device's recorded data and complete cardiac tests to identify the cause, information that will shape his short‑term treatment and ongoing monitoring.