Romelu Lukakudedicated his goal to club colleagueChristian Eriksen, who collapsed during his side’s game against Finland.
After scoring for Belgium against Russia, Lukaku ran straight to the camera and shouted: “Chris, I love you” in a classy celebration.
“Chris, Chris… I love you!” ❤️
Romelu Lukaku gives #BEL an early lead over #RUS – before delivering a message of love for club team-mate Christian Eriksen 👏#ITVFootball | #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/AJsMrQloyu
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 12, 2021
Eriksen collapsed just before half-time in Denmark’s European Championship opener on Saturday.
He received urgent medical attention and was transported to hospital.
The Inter Milan midfielder is now in a stable condition and reportedly asked his teammates to resume the Group B fixture.
Finland went onto beat Denmark, winning 1-0 thanks to a second-half header from Joel Pohjanpalo.
As for Belgium, they opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Russia.
Thomas Meunier doubled his side’s lead with Lukaku grabbing his second goal of the game in the 88th minute.
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