Christian Eriksen named in Denmark squad for Serbia, Netherlands friendlies for first time since cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark’s squad for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen, 30, was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator — a type of pacemaker — after collapsing on the pitch against Finland last summer. Ad/> He joined Brentford in January and made his first appearance for the club on February 26.

International friendliesHudson-Odoi left out of U21 squad but Carsley insists he's 'committed' to England01/10/2021 AT 11:52 He has now been named in Denmark’s squad for upcoming friendlies against Netherlands and Serbia later this month. Denmark qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as group winners and Eriksen spoke of his desire to play in the tournament before signing for Brentford. «My goal is to play in the World Cup in Qatar,» he said.

«I want to play. That’s been my mindset all along. Paper Round: Man Utd to renew Kane interest Carragher hits back at 'hypocritical' Chelsea fans »It’s a goal, a dream, whether I’ll be picked is another thing.

But it’s my dream to come back. I’m sure I can come back because I don’t feel any different. Physically, I’m back in top shape.” Eriksen has made three Premier League appearances for Brentford, starting their last two games.

He was lauded by Brentford manager Thomas Frank after setting up both goals in a 2-0 win over Burnley at the weekend. /> “For me it was not a gamble. I was pretty convinced he could help us,” said Frank.

“If he can do that he will be a fantastic signing, maybe the best-ever for Brentford. For me, I knew it was not a bad injury he had. It was a heart condition so he wouldn’t have lost any speed.