Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen recently announced that Christian Eriksen will have a heart starter device implemented following the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020 during Denmark’s first match against Finland.
“After Christian has been through different heart examinations it has been decided that he should have an ICD (heart starter),”
doctor Morten Boesen told the press.
Rhythmic disturbances in the heart are common after a cardiac arrest, and according to him, it’s better to have the device implemented that can manage the cardiac rhythm artificially.
The Danish Football Union provided no further details on what could it mean for Eriksen’s football career. However, it is believed that Eriksen has agreed to the solution and it had also been “confirmed by specialists nationally and internationally who all recommend the same treatment,” added DBU.
Many players, including The Netherlands’ Daley Blind, have resumed their careers in football after being fitted with the ICD device that controls and regulates the heart rate.
This announcement comes just a few hours before Denmark take on Belgium in their second Euro 2020 group stage fixture. The fans and the players of both sides have planned a special tribute for Eriksen.
Eriksen’s Inter Milan teammate Romelu Lukaku confirmed that the team in possession will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of the match and will join in to pay their tribute to Eriksen who wears the number 10 jersey for Denmark. The fans at Parken Stadium have planned a loud and strong ovation for Eriksen in the 10th minute of the match in order to show their support and solidarity.
“We will kick the ball out for a throw-in to stop and applaud and mark this moment.”
Lukaku said.
Earlier, the Inter Milan midfielder had shared updates on his health and recovery and mentioned that he was ‘feeling okay.’ He also revealed that he will go through various medical examinations but will cheer on the Denmark team in the remaining Euro 2020 matches.
“Hello everyone. Big thanks for your sweet and amazing greetings and messages from all around the world. It means a lot to me and my family.
I’m fine – under the circumstances. I still have to go through some examinations at the hospital, but I feel okay. Now, I will cheer on the boys on the Denmark team in the next matches. Play for all of Denmark Best,”
Eriksen wrote on the caption of the picture he shared on Instagram.
