The Danish Federation has officially announced that Christian Eriksen will undergo surgery after collapsing during the Denmark-Finland match on the first day of Group B of the Eurocup. The objective of the intervention will be to place an implantable automatic defibrillator , as recommended by the doctor of the Danish team and the cardiologist at Rigshospitalet hospital.
Last Saturday, Christian Eriksen left the football world frozen. In his country’s debut in the Eurocup, the Inter Milan player fainted when he was going to control the ball on the left wing . Doctors from the Danish team were able to stabilize him after suffering a heart attack. The Dane was rushed to the Kingdom Hospital in Copenhagen, where he is still being admitted.
Anguish seized the Danish Parken Stadion after a blackout that left harsh images . However, moments later it was confirmed that Eriksen was conscious and stable, news that caused the resumption of the match between Denmark and Finland (0-1). Finally, the player will undergo surgery to implant an automatic defibrillator, as the Danish Federation has officially announced this Thursday.
Danish national team statement
The Danish team doctor, Morten Boesen, has been in contact with the Rigshospitalet cardiologist and Christian Eriksen and these are the latest updates on his condition.
After several tests on her heart, it has been decided that she should have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. It is a necessary recommendation after a heart attack due to disturbances in its rhythm.
Christian has accepted the recommendation and the plan has been confirmed by specialists nationally and internationally who have recommended the same treatment.
We encourage everyone to give Christian and his family peace and privacy.
