Christian Eriksen Didn't Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Reveals Inter Milan Director After Midfielder's On-Field Cardiac Arrest

Christian Eriksen collapsed within the last moments of the primary half throughout Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener towards Finland however is now in secure situation after receiving emergency on-field medical consideration. Following the incident, many believed that the footballer’s cardiac arrest was as a result of him receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, however Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta has squashed any such rumours. Christian Eriksen Health Update: Danish Footballer Sends Out First Public Message After Cardiac Arrest, Says ‘I Won't Give Up’.

Denmark star suffered a cardiac arrest 41 minutes into the conflict towards Finland and had reportedly stopped respiratory and wanted to be resuscitated earlier than leaving Parken Stadium on a stretcher, and was subsequently declared to be in a secure situation at an area hospital. Many consider that the midfielder’s collapse was associated to the coronavirus vaccine however Eriksen’s membership have dismissed any such recommendations. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Sourav Ganguly, Sports Fraternity Pray for Denmark Midfielder.

Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta advised Rai Sport: "He [Christian Erikesen] didn't have COVID and wasn't vaccinated either. At this moment, Eriksen is under the guidance of the Danish medical staff. It is right that they release information, but I can say the Inter medical staff have been in contact with them from the start.”

Christian Eriksen has responded well to the treatment and is now in good condition. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel provided a positive update on the midfielder saying he is in high spirits. ‘It was damn nice to see him smile and laugh and be himself and just feel that he is there. It was a great experience and something that has helped me a lot,’ he told DR.

Speaking of the game, the match was initially suspended after the incident but later was played a few hours later after players from both sides agreed to continue. Finland emerged victorious, recording their first victory on the European Championship debut. Denmark next face Belgium and need a win to keep themselves in the tournament.

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