• Players react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Reuters
    Players react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Reuters
  • A large replica Denmark shirt with Christian Eriksen, Number Ten is displayed on the pitch prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Belgium. Getty Images
    A large replica Denmark shirt with Christian Eriksen, Number Ten is displayed on the pitch prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Belgium. Getty Images
  • Belgium's Romelu Lukaku applauds during the break at the tenth minute to honour Denmark's Christian Eriksen. AP
    Belgium's Romelu Lukaku applauds during the break at the tenth minute to honour Denmark's Christian Eriksen. AP
  • Denmark's Simon Kjaer and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute. Reuters
    Denmark's Simon Kjaer and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute. Reuters
  • Denmark's defender Simon Kjaer claps after the ball was kicked out of play in honour of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Denmark's defender Simon Kjaer claps after the ball was kicked out of play in honour of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark fans in the stands with a Christian Eriksen jersey. Reuters
    Denmark fans in the stands with a Christian Eriksen jersey. Reuters
  • A Belgium fan wearing a T-shirt with a message of support for Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    A Belgium fan wearing a T-shirt with a message of support for Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Denmark's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark's Simon Kjaer holds a framed shirt for Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital. Reuters
    Denmark's Simon Kjaer holds a framed shirt for Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital. Reuters
  • Belgium's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Belgium's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen leaves hospital after successful operation


Simon Rushton
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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who collapsed on the pitch in a Euro 2020 group match, has been discharged from hospital, the Danish Football Association (DBU) said on Friday.
Eriksen, 29, had a heart-starter device implanted after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark's first Group B game against Finland in Copenhagen last Saturday.
Eriksen's shock health scare has seen players and fans across the tournament send him messages of goodwill and dedicate their goals to him.

He said he will be cheering on his Denmark teammates in the country's final group match against Russia.
In Denmark's second game, against Belgium, the match was stopped in the 10th minute as both teams joined the 25,000-strong crowd for a minute's applause as a tribute to the playmaker.

"Thank you for the massive number of greetings, it has been incredible to see and feel," said Eriksen, who plays his club football at Italian champions Inter Milan.
"The operation went well and I am doing well under the circumstances. It was really great to see the guys again after the fantastic game they played last night. No need to say that I will be cheering on them on Monday against Russia."
The player's life was saved when CPR was administered to him on the pitch and his heart was re-started with a defibrillator before he was taken to hospital.
Eriksen visited his teammates at their training base in the coastal town of Helsingor, about 45 kilometres from the Parken Stadium where he collapsed.
The DBU said he would be going home to spend time with his family.
Denmark have lost both their matches and are bottom of their group.
Team doctor Morten Boesen released a statement on Thursday which read: "After Christian has been through different heart examinations it has been decided that he should have an ICD (heart starter).

  • Denmark's Christian Eriksen is carried off after collapsing during the Euro 2020 match against Finland. Reuters
    Denmark's Christian Eriksen is carried off after collapsing during the Euro 2020 match against Finland. Reuters
  • Denmark's Christian Eriksen during the match. Reuters
    Denmark's Christian Eriksen during the match. Reuters
  • Denmark players form a shield around Christian Eriksen while he receives medical attention after collapsing. Reuters
    Denmark players form a shield around Christian Eriksen while he receives medical attention after collapsing. Reuters
  • Christian Eriksen lies on the pitch after collapsing. AP
    Christian Eriksen lies on the pitch after collapsing. AP
  • Denmark players surround Christian Eriksen as he receives medical attention. Reuters
    Denmark players surround Christian Eriksen as he receives medical attention. Reuters
  • Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gestures to the stands as the team returns to the pitch to resume the match against Finland. AP
    Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gestures to the stands as the team returns to the pitch to resume the match against Finland. AP
  • Belgium's Romelu Lukaku dedicated his opening goal against Russia at Euo 2020 to Eriksen, his then Inter Milan teammate. EPA
    Belgium's Romelu Lukaku dedicated his opening goal against Russia at Euo 2020 to Eriksen, his then Inter Milan teammate. EPA

"This device is necessary after a cardiac attack due to rhythm disturbances. Christian has accepted the solution and the plan has been confirmed by specialists nationally and internationally, who all recommend the same treatment."

Eriksen previously expressed his gratitude for the "amazing messages from all around the world" after posting his first photo from hospital.

Three days after the incident, Eriksen wrote on Instagram: "Hello everyone. Big thanks for your sweet and amazing greetings and messages from all around the world. It means a lot to me and my family.”

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