Christian Eriksen begins rehabilitation in Denmark after second collapse

Wolfsburg midfielder Christian Eriksen will begin a rehabilitation programme in his native Denmark following a second on-pitch medical incident during a friendly against Ukraine in June.

The 34-year-old briefly lost consciousness during the international fixture, an event that led to the match being abandoned.

This latest scare marked a concerning recurrence for the Danish playmaker, who famously suffered a cardiac arrest at the delayed Euro 2020 tournament.

ICD device functioned exactly as designed

In the aftermath of his recent collapse, the former Manchester United midfielder took to social media to reassure his supporters.

He clarified that receiving a shock from his implantable cardioverter-defibrillator had a major impact on his family but was a distinctly different situation to the events of 2021.

Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it.

The veteran midfielder expressed profound gratitude to the medical personnel who intervened swiftly on the pitch.

His current focus is on resting, spending time with family and playing football with his children.

Wolfsburg confirm tailored recovery plan

The Bundesliga club released a formal statement detailing the tailored rehabilitation arrangements for their player.

Following discussions with managing director Dieter Hecking, officials agreed the midfielder should complete his physical recovery in his homeland.

VfL remains in regular contact with Christian and the doctors overseeing his treatment.

The former Inter Milan star’s initial cardiac arrest occurred during a match against Finland at Parken Stadium.

Strict Serie A medical regulations forced his departure from Italy, leading to a Premier League return with Brentford.

He subsequently enjoyed a three-year spell at Old Trafford before joining his current German employers last summer on a two-year contract.