Christian Eriksen collapse: The heroes who helped save Denmark’s star player

As one Danish newspaper put it: “Denmark lost. But life won.”

Relief that Christian Eriksen, who collapsed shortly before half-time in Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 game against Finland, was awake and “stable” in hospital.

And relief, too, that those around him acted with such speed. Speed that may well have saved the former Tottenham midfielder’s life.

We take a look at how players, medics and officials all played their part in helping Eriksen.

First on the scene – Simon Kjaer and Denmark’s players

Eriksen’s collapse as he…