The opening match of Denmark against Finland at the European Championship
in Copenhagen has been suspended.
The match was stopped after Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen
collapsed on the field. Eriksen was taken off on a stretcher after needing
medical attention for about 10 minutes.
Eriksen collapsed untouched near the end of the first half and was
immediately surrounded by medical personnel. Treatment was started with in 30
sec and he was given CPR support. His teammates then formed a shielding wall
around him.
The Finland players huddled by their bench and eventually walked off the
field while Eriksen was still getting treatment. Eriksen was carried off to a
loud ovation.
According to the news
coming from the stadium he has been taken to hospital and his health is stable.
Euro has the best and selective medical professionals of Europe. Doctors are now looking
into the issue.
Skyman Mentalist
Apr 02, 2022 18:21 [IST]