Copenhagen: Danish soccer federation director Peter Moeller says Christian Eriksen got a “heart massage” while being treated on the field after collapsing during a match at the European Championship.
Moeller tells Danish public broadcaster DR that Eriksen “fell over and got help and a heart massage on the field. He was fortunately awake when he left the stadium.”
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The match was suspended for about 90 minutes but eventually resumed in the 43rd minute.
Moeller says it was important for the Denmark players to know that Eriksen was 'OK' and that they were honouring him by finishing the match.
Moeller says the federation has been in contact with Eriksen and “he’s fine and they play the match for Christian.”
As Eriksen's health update came to the fore, news spread soon, so Denmark fans celebrated the moment consoling each other and with vociferous cheer.
"Great, pretty good, feel excited. I mean Eriksen's alive, we're just positive now, (Markus) Eriksen is stable, it's so great," said Oliver Jochumsen.
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"Amazing. We were just sitting here and hoping that he would be awake and in good condition and he is right now. That's the best feeling ever. It's even better than the match. I don't care if we're going to win or lose. Christian Eriksen is awake that's absolutely the best. And I hope the best for him and his family," said another fan.
