Football stunned as Denmark star Eriksen collapses
Denmark star Christian Eriksen is rushed to hospital after collapsing during Euro 2020 game and needing lengthy medical treatment on the side of the pitch as distraught team-mates form protective barrier around stricken former Tottenham star
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Denmark star Christian Eriksen has been rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch mid-game – as distressing footage shows medics giving him CPR.
The 29-year-old Inter Milan midfielder suddenly fell to the floor near the end of the first half during his side’s clash with Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
His shocked teammates raised their hands to call for help as frantic medics sprinted onto the pitch.
Eriksen was given CPR as his sobbing team mates formed a protective barrier around him. The player was then carried off the pitch in a moving stretcher while receiving oxygen shortly after 6pm – as medics held up white sheets to shield him from prying eyes.
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Denmark star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during his country’s Euro 2020 opener with Finland on Saturday night
Denmark players were visibly upset when Eriksen was receiving CPR treatment on the pitch
Eriksen’s wife Sabrina Kvist was seen in floods of tears and was consoled by Denmark players as she rushed on to the Copenhagen pitch
Eriksen was seen taken off the pitch wearing oxygen and supported by urgent medical staff
English referee Anthony Taylor looked shocked following the incident, with many seen crying and holding their hands to their head in despair.
The midfielder’s wife – Sabrina Kvist – was seen crying on the touchline as she rushed down to the pitch along with several other Danish supporters inside the stadium.
Danish supporters were also seen in tears while Eriksen was receiving urgent treatment. The match in Copenhagen was postponed just after 6pm.
English referee Anthony Taylor (middle) called off the match just after 6pm
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