Euro 2020: Andy Robertson praises Denmark's 'heroes' after Eriksen collapse

Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of Saturday's match while running near the left touchline after a throw-in. He was later rushed to the hospital.

Published : Jun 14, 2021 14:23 IST

Robertson applauded the Denmark players and said that they stood up when one of their players was in a bad place.
Robertson applauded the Denmark players and said that they stood up when one of their players was in a bad place.
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Robertson applauded the Denmark players and said that they stood up when one of their players was in a bad place.

Scotland captain Andy Robertson said Denmark players were "heroes" for shielding Christian Eriksen from the crowd and cameras when he received CPR on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 match against Finland.

Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of Saturday's match while running near the left touchline after a throw-in. He was later rushed to the hospital.

"The way the Danish players dealt with what must have been a heart-breaking thing for all of them, they stood up to it," Robertson said.

"That will be the picture I remember and everyone should remember because, when one of their friends was in a bad place, they stood up and protected him.

"Whatever else happens in this tournament, for me they will be the heroes."

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Jakob Hoeyer, communications director at the Danish football association, told reporters on Monday that Eriksen's condition is still "stable, good".

Scotland opens its campaign against Czech Republic later on Monday.

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