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George Flood

Christian Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse as Denmark team doctor gives new update

Scary scenes: Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday - (Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen is in “good spirits” and expected to be discharged from hospital “soon” after collapsing on the pitch while in action for Denmark.

34-year-old Eriksen - who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for his country at Euro 2020 - fell to the floor after being seen clutching his chest with both hands in worrying scenes that occurred with 25 minutes remaining of Sunday’s friendly match against Ukraine at Nature Energy Park in Odense.

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