Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Published 13 minutes ago Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association. The 34-year-old was making his 151st international appearance when the game was stopped on 79 minutes, before being abandoned. The former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match against Finland in 2021. He was then fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), which has allowed him to continue his career. More to follow. Related topics European Football Football Denmark More on this story How tiny device led to Eriksen's 'miracle' football return Published 26 February 2022