Christian Eriksen to be Fitted with Heart Device Following Euro 2020 Collapse
Italian League Rules Prohibit Play for Players with Implantable Defibrillators
Eriksen's Future in Football Uncertain
Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm following his collapse during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland. The Danish Football Federation announced the news on Thursday, June 17, 2021, saying that Eriksen had undergone a successful operation to implant the device.
Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in the 43rd minute of the match and was given CPR and defibrillation on the field. He was then taken to hospital, where he was later discharged. The incident sent shockwaves through the football world and raised questions about Eriksen's future in the sport.
The implantable device that Eriksen has been fitted with is a small, battery-powered device that is placed under the skin. It monitors the heart's rhythm and delivers an electric shock if it detects a dangerous arrhythmia. The device is designed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, which is what caused Eriksen's collapse.
The Italian league, Serie A, where Eriksen plays for Inter Milan, has rules that prohibit players from playing with implantable defibrillators. This means that Eriksen may not be able to continue his career in Italy.
Eriksen's future in football is now uncertain. He will need to make a decision about whether he wants to continue playing and, if so, where he will play.
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