If you’re following the Euro 2020, you surely found the Denmark game on Saturday stressful. Not because of the result, but because of Christian Eriksen’s collapse. It was the single scariest moment to ever unfold at the big football stage.
The Inter Milan star collapsed in the 42nd minute suddenly and was given a lengthy treatment on the field before he regained consciousness. It wasn’t just a simple collapse – Denmark’s team doctor Boesen said that it was a case of cardiac arrest that could have ended tragically haven’t it been for the defib and his team players helping him right away.
Very Lucky to be Alive
According to Boesen, Eriksen was gone the moment he fell on the field. If it wasn’t for his teammate to give immediate treatment and the doctors arriving fast, he could have died on the field. Boesen said that he was breathing faintly and that they instantly started with CPR. It was a terrifying sight to see, which is why his teammates formed a wall around him so the doctors could work in peace.
The whole process took around 10 minutes, and Eriksen was revived by a single defib. He left the field conscious and was taken to the Rigshospitalitet for further tests. It was great news to hear that he was stable, and sent greetings to his teammates right before the suspended match continued. The whole football world sent heartfelt messages to the Danish star.
Still No Information on the Cause
Cardiac arrest is not something you can expect in an athlete of that level. Players such as Eriksen are screened regularly, so the real cause remains a mystery. The good news is that Eriksen is stable and on his feet again, with no news of the extent of eventual damage that could put his career in question.
The collapse brought unpleasant memories of similar collapses, mainly those of the late Marc Vivien-Foe and Fabrice Muamba. Foe died on the pitch while playing a match in France, while Muamba needed CPR similar to Eriksen when he collapsed during a Premier League match between Tottenham and Bolton in 2012.
Luckily, he survived, but he immediately ended his career. It shows that health is all that matters in life, but we hope that Eriksen could continue what he does best.
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