Field Level Media
15 Jun 2021, 20:49 GMT+10
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen said he is "fine -- under the circumstances" on Tuesday, three days removed from sustaining a cardiac arrest on the field of a UEFA Euro 2020 match.
Eriksen, 29, collapsed in the 43rd minute of his country's Euro 2020 opener against Finland on Saturday in Copenhagen. He was administered CPR on the field before being transferred to an area hospital.
"Hello everyone, Big thanks for your sweet and amazing greetings and messages from all around the world. It means a lot to me and my family," Eriksen wrote on Instagram.
"I'm fine -- under the circumstances. I still have to go through some examinations at the hospital, but I feel OK. Now, I will cheer on the boys on the Denmark team in the next matches. Play for all of Denmark. Best, Christian."
Eriksen remains in the hospital awaiting further tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest.
On Saturday, Eriksen walked toward the sideline as the ball was the thrown in his direction during the 43rd minute. He then fell to the ground, prompting teammates Martin Braithwaite and Thomas Delaney to rush to his side while referee Anthony Taylor immediately blew the whistle to stop play.
UEFA initially announced the match had been suspended due to medical emergency. The teams ultimately resumed the match later that day, with Finland posting a 1-0 victory.
Eriksen plays for Italian club Inter Milan.
Denmark's next match is against Belgium on Thursday.
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