Update on Christian Eriksen after ex-Man Utd midfielder collapsed during Denmark's win over Ukraine

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Denmark

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Update on Christian Eriksen after ex-Man Utd midfielder collapsed during Denmark's win over Ukraine

Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine. The match was abandoned and Eriksen was taken to hospital. The Danish federation said he is conscious and doing well. Dr. Morten Boesen stated he walked off the pitch and his pacemaker responded appropriately.

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