Christian Eriksen collapses during friendly as tests continue

Legal reasons meant his return to the pitch could not happen in Italy, where he had been under contract with Inter Milan. Eriksen, who continued to play for the national team, eventually joined Wolfsburg in September 2025 via Brentford FC and Manchester United. He had signed a contract there until 2027, but Wolfsburg were relegated at the end of last season.

On Sunday, TV footage showed Eriksen clutching his chest with both hands before collapsing to the turf. Medical staff immediately ran on, and team-mates formed a screen to shield the captain while he was treated. Once Eriksen was carried off, the Danish and Ukrainian players linked arms in a circle. The match was abandoned.

Team doctor Morten Boesen later explained that Eriksen is undergoing further tests in hospital "to determine what caused the incident". He added, "We are in constant contact with him and the hospital doctors. Christian is doing well, and he asked me to pass on his regards to the players and confirm he's okay."

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