Eriksen speaks after collapsing in Denmark’s match against Ukraine

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has spoken publicly for the first time since he collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night.

Video footage captured Eriksen grabbing his chest before falling to the ground in the 65th minute of the match.

The game was subsequently abandoned, and Eriksen was transported to a hospital.

He has now been released from the hospital and issued a statement.

He wrote: “I want to let everyone know that I am doing well and that I am home with my family. As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD has had a major impact on both me and my family, but I want to reassure everyone that this was a different situation from what happened in 2021.”

“I am feeling good, and my recovery has already started. In addition to being grateful for the support and assistance of all the players and the medical team on the field, I am also incredibly grateful to the doctors who have cared for me and my heart over the years.”

“Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it. For now, my focus is on recovering, spending time with my family, going on vacation, and playing football with my children.”