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Eriksen Scores On Denmark Return With His First Touch After Cardiac Arrest At Euro 2020
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Christian Eriksen scored with his first touch for Denmark after returning to international action after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 last summer.
- Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash with Finland at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium and had to have a device fitted to regulate his heart. It led to the end of his time at Serie A club Inter Milan.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Christian Eriksen scored a brilliant goal on return to international football with Denmark in 4-2 defeat by Netherlands.
The Brentford midfielder came on as second-half substitute and scored with first touch. Eriksen scored within two minutes of his return to international football on Saturday, rifling home with his first touch in Denmark’s 4-2 friendly defeat by the Netherlands – 288 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020.
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Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash with Finland at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium and had to have a device fitted to regulate his heart. It led to the end of his time at Serie A club Inter Milan.
The 30-year-old, who resumed his club career with Brentford on February 26, came on as a half-time substitute for the Danes in Amsterdam to win his 110th international cap.
After replacing Jesper Lindstrom, Eriksen scored Denmark’s second goal to put his side back in the contest at 3-2 when he brilliantly swept in Andreas Olsen’s low cross (47).
Steven Bergwijn (16), Nathan Ake (29) and Memphis Depay’s penalty (37) had the hosts 3-1 ahead after Jannik Vestergaard had briefly made it 1-1 midway through the first half (20).
“I felt very welcome [by the Netherlands fans],” Eriksen told Sky Sports. “I’ve been here before [for Ajax] for many years so of course they know me, but it was a very heart-warming reception for sure.
“I was happy the ball came to me and of course, it was a lovely finish. To start the comeback in international football like this was the perfect way.
“I’m looking forward to playing at the Qatar World Cup but there are a lot of games in between and I’m focused on them.”
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