‘I’m here, I’m staying here’ – Christian Eriksen discusses his emotional return to the Denmark squad

Christian Eriksen has discussed what will be an emotional return to action for the Denmark national team, and spoke about the strain which his recent health issues have had on his family. Eriksen is set to play for his country for the first time on Saturday, since collapsing on the pitch with a cardiac arrest in Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash against Finland last summer.

Ad/> It has been a tumultuous time for Eriksen, who was able to continue his career after being fitted with an ICD (a heart-starting device). World Cup Qualification UEFA‘Today there is great disappointment’ – Inside Europe on Italy’s failure to qualify2 HOURS AGO However, that came at a price with Inter Milan forced to release the Dane due to strict Italian rules which prevent players with heart conditions competing in elite sport, prompting his move to Brentford.

Ahead of the friendly match with the Netherlands, Eriksen previously spoke about being able to ‘close the chapter’ on his collapse. He also exclusively told Eurosport about the support he has had received from his family, and being able to play football with an ICD.

Eriksen ready to 'close chapter' on collapse as he returns for Denmark Bale achieves absolute perfection, Italy are out again! — The Warm-Up 'Nooooooooo!' — Italian press reacts to shock World Cup elimination He said: “As I’ve said before, it’s a strange experience to have had, because I have no side-effects, except the ICD. “People outside have a lot of emotions; you’ve got emotions and my family have got emotions.