Denmark’s group physician described the harrowing second he realised Christian Eriksen’s pulse had stopped as medics labored desperately to avoid wasting him in entrance of traumatised gamers and a surprised crowd on Saturday. Medics gave the Inter Milan midfielder CPR on the pitch after he collapsed through the Euro 2020 match in opposition to Finland in Copenhagen and he was later stated to be “awake” in hospital and his condition had stabilised. “We were called on the pitch when Christian fell down, I didn’t see myself but it was pretty clear he was unconscious,” physician Martin Boesen informed a post-match media convention.
“When I get to him, he’s on his aspect. He is respiration and I can see pulse however out of the blue that adjustments, and as everybody noticed we began giving him CPR.
“The assist got here actually, actually quick from the medical group and the remainder of the employees, and with their cooperation we did what we did to do. We managed to get Christan again.”
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand heaped praise on his team after they returned to the field to complete the match after many were visibly distraught at Eriksen’s plight.
Denmark eventually lost their opening Group B game 1-0.
“Everyone agreed to play, and what we tried to do was incredible,” stated an emotional Hjulmand.
“We have a gaggle of gamers I can’t reward sufficient. I couldn’t be prouder of those individuals who take such excellent care of one another.
“They determine to begin with to not do something till we have been certain that Christian was aware, and that all the things was OK.
“So we had two choices, both end the sport tonight or play tomorrow at noon. Everyone agreed on enjoying immediately… The proven fact that the gamers tried to play the second and dominate… I’m very affected.
“All our ideas and prayers are to Christian and his household proper now. He’s probably the greatest gamers there’s and he’s a good higher individual.”
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