Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Sunday, 07 June 2026, 21:58 / Updated on Sunday, 07 June 2026 22:07
Moments of panic in the friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine. In the 65th minute of the match played in Odense, Christian Eriksen (34) collapsed on the pitchafter a few seconds before he had raised his hands to his chest.
Shortly after the incident, Denmark coach Brian Riemer and national team doctor Morten Boesen provided details on the midfielder's condition.
The game was abandoned immediately, and the medical team intervened urgently, with the score 2-1 for Denmark. Fortunately, the Danish Football Association later announced that the midfielder was out of danger, news that brought peace to both the Danish camp and the football world.
Brian Riemer, after Eriksen collapsed on the pitch: “It's an extremely shocking experience”
Danes coach Brian Riemer
Shortly after the incident, the Danes' coach, Brian Riemer, spoke about the dramatic moments experienced at the stadium.
“It's an extremely shocking experience for everyone. The most important thing was of course getting the news about Christian. The situation was handled wonderfully by Dr. Morten Boesen (no team doctor), who was able to tell us that Eriksen is fine. That was the most important thing,” coach Brian Riemer told TV 2 Sport.
The national team doctor, Morten Boesen, explained that many of the footballers were scarred by what they saw on the pitch.
“There were a lot of players who saw it all and a lot of them were deeply affected. What they needed most was to know that he was OK. The fact that he left the field on his own two feet reassured them.
He asked us to send greetings to everyone. He also got to talk to his family“, he said, according to the quoted source.
The most important thing is that Christian and his family are fine. Then we went into the locker room and had a chat there. Everyone reacts differently in such moments. Some need to talk to their families, others prefer a little quiet.
I can only say what I saw with my own eyes. It was a throw-in from the edge, and I was calmly moving to the side. Then I turned around and saw Christian fall. We all know what that can mean, and the reaction was extremely swift and respectful. I can only praise those who stepped in and managed the situation.
Christian left the field on his own two feet. I have nothing more to say. It's a shock to everyone. The most important thing is that Christian is fine.
– Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, captain of the Danes
Eriksen, transported for investigation
According to the information provided by the Danish Football Federation, Christian Eriksen is out of any danger, but will undergo further medical investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Images of the midfielder's collapse immediately brought back memories of the EURO 2020 drama when Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's match against Finland.
This time, Danish officials were quick to convey that the situation was under control, and the fact that the footballer left the field on his own two feet was an encouraging sign for colleagues and supporters
