Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch within the first half of Denmark’s Euro 2020 match towards Finland.© AFP
From Cristiano Ronaldo to former Indian cricket group captain Sourav Ganguly all got here collectively final night time to hope for Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen after he collapsed on the pitch throughout the dying minutes of the primary half towards Finland in Euro 2020. Portugal Football group captain, Ronaldo posted a photograph on Instagram and wrote, “Our ideas and prayers are with Christian Eriksen and his household. The world of soccer stands collectively hoping for good news. I am relying on discovering you quickly again on the pitch, Chris! Keep sturdy.”
Eriksen collapsed instantly within the forty second minute of the match whereas operating close to the left touchline after a Denmark throw-in. Quickly, Eriksen’s teammates shaped a hoop round him as he was being attended by medical doctors on the sector. The midfielder was later carried off in a stretcher.
Sourav Ganguly additionally took to Instagram and wrote, “U will likely be nice Christian Erikson …we’re praying for you..the sport will see u again on the park.”
“Struggle on your life #eriksen we pray for you,” Didier Drogba tweeted. Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey additionally shared their prayers with the Eriksen household.
Following the request made by gamers of each groups, UEFA then agreed to restart the match later within the night with the Demark midfielder in a secure situation in hospital. Finland defeated Denmark 1-0 of their event opener.
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In accordance with the newest assertion launched by Danish Football Affiliation on Sunday, Christian Eriksen’s situation is “secure” and the star participant continues to be “hospitalised” for additional examination.
“This morning we’ve got spoken to Christian Eriksen, who has despatched his greetings to his teammates. His situation is secure, and he continues to be hospitalized for additional examination,” Danish Football Affiliation stated in an official assertion.
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