Eriksen to begin rehabilitation in Denmark after on-pitch collapse
Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's opening Euro 2020 match against Finland, is set to begin his rehabilitation process in Denmark. The Inter Milan midfielder was resuscitated with a defibrillator on the field and subsequently had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted. The move to begin rehab in his home country marks a key step in his recovery. His club and national team career remain uncertain given the nature of his cardiac condition.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukEriksen's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 was one of the most shocking on-field medical incidents in recent football history. His rehabilitation in Denmark is a positive recovery milestone, but his professional future remains highly uncertain — Inter Milan and the Danish FA must navigate whether and how he can return to elite competition with an implanted ICD. This is significant for both Inter's midfield planning and Denmark's long-term squad composition, though the immediate sporting impact is secondary to his health.
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