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Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen ‘stabilised’ After Collapsing During Opener Against Finland

Inter Milan player Eriksen, 29, dropped to the ground at the Parken Stadium shortly before half-time, leaving players from both teams in clear distress.

English referee Anthony Taylor called medics on to the pitch and Christian Eriksen underwent prolonged treatment.

Eriksen “is awake and is undergoing further examinations at Rigshospitalet”, the Danish federation wrote on Twitter.

A tweet from UEFA confirmed the Group B match had been suspended due to a medical emergency.

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UEFA then said a “crisis meeting” had taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET (6.45pm UK time).

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Eriksen being shielded by his teammates as medics take him off the pitch

“The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised,” UEFA said.

Team-mates formed a shield around the former Tottenham man, while fans inside the stadium were clearly stunned by the incident, with some pictured in tears.

This is a developing story. More to follow….

 

Source: Ghanaarticles.com/Skysports

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