Christian Eriksen is conscious and stable after collapsing during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland. Sources confirm that the quick response from British cardiac experts on the pitch led to emergency protocols that saved his life. The 29-year-old midfielder went down in the 42nd minute without any contact, prompting immediate medical intervention.
Captain Simon Kjaer and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, both of whom play in the Premier League, were among the first to assist. Danish team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen was speaking to team-mates before being taken to hospital. The British medical team, led by Dr.
Andrew Rennie from Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, administered CPR and used a defibrillator. Uefa has confirmed that the match will resume later tonight, following discussions with both teams. The incident highlights the critical importance of immediate medical response and defibrillator access in football.
Eriksen is now in stable condition at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen.
