Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has reassured football fans worldwide that he is “feeling good” and his “recovery has already started.” The positive update comes after the player was released from the hospital less than 24 hours after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who famously suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, held his chest in the 65th minute of Sunday’s fixture before falling to the ground. Eriksen briefly lost consciousness, prompting medical staff to rush onto the pitch. The match was immediately halted and subsequently abandoned.
Eriksen Shares Health Update on Instagram
In an emotional statement posted on his official Instagram account on Monday, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United star shared his current status directly with his followers.
“I want to let everyone know that I am doing well and that I am home with my family,” Eriksen wrote.
“As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) 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.”
Praise for Medical Staff and ICD Technology
The veteran midfielder expressed immense gratitude toward the medical professionals who have monitored his heart health over the years. He highlighted the crucial role his heart device played during the incident.
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Gratitude to Doctors: “I am incredibly grateful to the doctors who have cared for me and my heart over the years.”
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ICD Device Success: “Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it.”
Looking ahead to his immediate future, Eriksen concluded his statement by outlining his next steps: “For now, my focus is on recovering, spending time with my family, going on vacation, and playing football with my children.”
