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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Christian Eriksen speaks for first time after collapsing on pitch against Ukraine

  • Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital and is now home after collapsing on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine .
  • The midfielder confirmed he is 'feeling good' and that his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) worked as designed.
  • Eriksen clarified that this recent incident, where he received a shock from his ICD, was different from his cardiac arrest in 2021.
  • He expressed gratitude for the support received from players, medical teams, and doctors.
  • His current focus is on recovery, spending time with his family, and playing football with his children.

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