Christian Eriksen cardiac arrest: Denmark vs. Belgium pause Euro 2020 clash to pay tribute to player

Eriksen, 29, suffered a cardiac arrest in the 42nd minute of Denmark’s opening game against Finland last Saturday and remains in hospital.

Denmark, who lost the match 2-1, took the lead after two minutes when Yussuf Poulsen slotted home a clinical finish, sparking emotional celebrations inside the stadium, and eight minutes later the match was paused.

I had to put my feelings to one side in the first half, because I was thinking of Christian.

They will need a win in their final group game against Russia and a favorable result in the group’s other match between Belgium and Finland.

“He sent us a message in the WhatsApp group.

A number of teams have paid tribute to Eriksen during the tournament.

Eriksen gave an update on his condition on Monday in his first official communication since collapsing and said: “Hello everyone, Big thanks for your sweet and amazing greetings and messages from all around the world.

I still have to go through some examinations at the hospital, but I feel OK.

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