Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen awake and secure at hospital, Denmark vs Finland match resumes after suspension

In a giant reduction to the soccer fraternity throughout the globe, the governing physique of Denmark soccer on Saturday stated that Christian Eriksen is secure and awake at a hospital in Copenhagen the place he’s being handled after he collapsed on the sphere throughout their Euro 2020 match towards Finland.Inter Milan star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch simply earlier than half-time when he was about to obtain the ball for a throw-in. Fans on the Parken Stadium have been left in tears as Eriksen acquired CPR by the medical staff throughout the match. Denmark’s gamers shaped a hoop round Eriksen to make sure privateness when the participant was getting medical consideration.”Christian Eriksen is awake and his condition remains stable. He remains hospitalized at Rigshospitalet for further examinations,” Denmark soccer physique stated in an announcement.Christian Eriksen er vågen, og hans tilstand er fortsat stabil. Han forbliver indlagt på Rigshospitalet til yderligere undersøgelser.Kampen mod Finland spilles færdig i aften. Dette sker efter at spillerne har fået bekræftet, at Christian er okay. Kampen genoptages kl. 20.30.— DBU – En Del Af Noget Større (@DBUfodbold) June 12, 2021
Meanwhile, UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, additionally confirmed the identical and stated the Group B match between Finland and Denmark will proceed at 8:30 pm CET, 12 am IST (Sunday, June 13). The different Group B match between Belgium and Russia will get underway as scheduled at 9 pm CET.”Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET (TBC). The last five minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half,” the UEFA stated.”The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency which involved Denmark’s Christian Eriksen. The player in now in hospital and in a stable condition. UEFA wishes Christian Eriksen a full and speedy recovery and wishes to thank both teams for their exemplary attitude,” it added.President eferin: “At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone. I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.” 2/2— UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021
Wish Christian a speedy restoration: UEFA presidentMeanwhile, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin wished Christian Eriksen a speedy restoration. “Moments like this put everything in life into perspective. I wish Christian a full and speedy recovery and pray his family has strength and faith,” Ceferin stated.”At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone. I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.” he added.The Group B recreation was goalless within the first-half earlier than it was suspended on Saturday.