Christian Eriksen shares update to fans after collapsing on the pitch for the Denmark

Christian Eriksen has shared an update on his status after collapsing for Denmark on Sunday night.

For the second time in his career, Eriksen fell to the turf after clutching his chest 65 minutes into Denmark's friendly against Ukraine.

He received medical attention while the game was halted, as both sets of players performed a huddle for privacy and cameras cut away.

Eriksen was able to return to consciousness and get back to his feet and was taken to hospital for further examinations.

The game was abandoned with Denmark leading 2-1 after 75 minutes. Both sets of players applauded the supporters in attendance at Nature Energy Park.

Denmark's doctor Morton Boesen said after the game that Eriksen's pacemaker (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) "responded as it should".

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In a second update which was shared by Eriksen on his Instagram story, Boesen confirmed that the Wolfsburg midfielder is "doing well" and is set to return home from hospital soon.

Boesen said: "I spoke with Christian this morning and he is doing well. He is with his family and in good spirits.

"The expectation is that he will be discharged soon and can return home.

"We are taking good care of the players and staff and remain in regular contact with them."

Eriksen reshared the Denmark statement. Image: Denmark FA

Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest in a Euro 2020 game against Finland back in 2021, effectively being revived by doctors after losing consciousness.

After a spell on the sidelines recovering, he was then fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) which allowed him to return to football with Brentford and then later Manchester United.

The device monitors heart rate levels and performs defibrillation in the event of any dangerous heart rhythms, with a leading cardiologist stating that there is a "good chance what happened today was his defibrillator (ICD) shocking him which is why his initial reaction is like being hit by a baseball bat to the chest".

Boesen, who was credited with saving Eriksen's life back in 2021, had previously said that the 34-year-old would "undergo further examinations at the hospital to determine what caused the incident".

As they were in 2021, many Denmark players were distraught over the ordeal with Eriksen and Danish Football Association director Peter Moller confirmed that the federation were taking measures to ensure their players were coping emotionally.

“We have made sure that no one travels home alone," he stated.

"They either travel home with parents, family or with each other as a group.

“I also know that Brian will be calling each player in the coming days and asking how they are doing and if they need anything.”

Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg reflected to Danish broadcaster TV 2 and said, "I think I need to see my children and my family".