The Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, quoted statements by the Danish player Christian Eriksen, in which he sent a message of reassurance to everyone, and confirmed his desire to return as soon as possible, after suffering a sudden health crisis that took the spotlight at the European Football Championship (Euro 2020). ).
Eriksen suddenly fell on the pitch during his country's match against his Finnish counterpart yesterday, Saturday, in Copenhagen, and doctors believe that he suffered a heart attack, and was resuscitated on the field before being taken to hospital.
The Italian newspaper quoted statements from Eriksen, transmitted by his agent, Martin Schutz, during which he confirmed his determination to confront the current crisis, and his keenness to follow the necessary examinations to understand the truth of what happened to him two days ago.
Schutz said that Eriksen - the Italian Inter Milan player - "is joking, in a good mood. He's fine."
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Eriksen, 29, is not expected to participate again in the current European championship, but he may move to his home soon to continue his recovery.
Schutz said the player would remain in hospital in Copenhagen on Monday and "probably tomorrow as well."
"He is happy after seeing how many people are interested in him. He has received messages from all over the world," he added.
The Danish team resumed the match after about an hour of stopping due to the collapse of Eriksen, and the confrontation ended with Finland winning 1-0.
The Danish national team will play its second match in Group B next Thursday, where it will meet its Belgian counterpart.
"There is no doubt that he would like to support the national team against Belgium as a fan," Schutz said.
But he did not say if Eriksen would be present at the Parken Stadium in the Danish capital.