Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses, receives CPR as Euro 2020 game with Finland suspended

 

Denmark players surround stricken Christian Eriksen. WOLFGANG RATTAY/AFP via Getty Images

Denmark’s Euro 2020 Group B game with Finland was suspended just before half-time after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.

Medics ran onto the field to help the Internazionale midfielder as he lay stricken on the ground.

Players from both sides looked on with concern as medics administered CPR.

We’re still yet to receive an update on Christian Eriksen’s condition. Here’s what we do know:

Around 40 minutes into the game, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch.

English referee Anthony Taylor, as well as both sets of players, saw the severity of the issue instantly and called on medical staff.

Eriksen looked to be receiving CPR from the medical staff, as well as electric current shocks. 

Denmark’s players, visibly emotional, formed a wall around Eriksen and the medical staff to protect the privacy of the scene. 

The game at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen has now been suspended

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The footballing world are all praying for a positive outcome to this shocking situation. 

We’ll bring you any updates as they arrive, but at the moment, all efforts from those in Copenhagen are clearly focused on Christian Eriksen. 

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It’s difficult to see how this game could continue.

The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency.

— UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021

Christian Eriksen has been stabilised in hospital after collapsing on the pitch as Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 match against Finland was suspended just before half-time.

Inter Milan player Eriksen, 29, dropped to the ground at the Parken Stadium shortly before half-time, leaving players from both teams in clear distress.

 

Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.

The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021

 

The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency.

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021