Christian Eriksen ready to 'close chapter' on collapse as he returns to action for Denmark

Christian Eriksen says he is happy to «close the chapter» on his life-threatening collapse as he prepares for an emotional return for Denmark. The 30-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for his country against Finland at Euro 2020 last summer, but has since battled back to fitness leading to a return to the national side. Ad/> Speaking exclusively to Eurosport ahead of Denmark’s friendly match with the Netherlands, Eriksen expressed his happiness at being selected again but admitted a recent Covid scare almost ruined his big comeback.

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That’s why I’m here. But it’s been a fun time, and it has passed more quickly than I expected. “There are a lot of protocols.

I needed some negative tests and had to wait for them to come. Sometimes they arrive later than what you want. But I was lucky.

It was a good sign that I could come free of that and train a little bit and feel good before joining the rest of the squad.” Eriksen’s collapse sent shockwaves throughout the world, not least among his fellow Danes. Almost as if in honour of Eriksen, Denmark went on to reach the semi-finals the Euros where they were beaten in extra time by England. Barca, Real, Juve? Where should Pogba go to rebuild his career? Ex-England, Spurs, West Ham striker Defoe retires from professional football Rapinoe: Male footballers 'don't feel safe' to come out as gay Manager Kasper Hjulmand has known Eriksen his entire career and the player