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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Why does Christian Eriksen have a pacemaker? Denmark midfielder’s health explained after he collapses on pitch again

Christian Eriksen endured another terrifying health episode on Sunday afternoon as he collapsed on the pitch while playing for Denmark in an international friendly against Ukraine.

Eriksen clutched his chest and fell to the ground in the 65th minute before medical personnel rushed to the midfielder’s aid.

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