Christian Eriksen Returns to International Football, Denmark Names Squad for FIFA World Cup

Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a year after he collapsed during a Euro 2020 match against Finland and had life-saving treatment on the pitch. The Manchester United midfielder made his international return in March and scored two minutes after coming on for Denmark in a friendly defeat by the Netherlands. Eriksen joined Brentford on a six-month deal at the start of the year after agreeing to end his contract with Inter Milan prematurely due to the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) device he had fitted.

Key Takeaways:

  • Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
  • Eriksen made his international return in March and scored two minutes after coming on for Denmark in a friendly defeat by the Netherlands.
  • Eriksen joined Brentford on a six-month deal at the start of the year after agreeing to end his contract with Inter Milan prematurely due to the ICD device.
  • Eriksen has been given the all-clear to play for Denmark after completing a series of medical checks.
  • Eriksen's return to international football marks a significant milestone, having survived a cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 match against Finland.
  • Denmark will take on Tunisia on November 22 in their first World Cup match.

Statistics:

  • Eriksen played two matches for Brentford, scoring one goal.
  • Eriksen completed a move to Manchester United in the summer on a free transfer.
  • Denmark has a 100% win rate in their last five international friendly matches.
  • Eriksen has scored a total of 37 goals in 94 international appearances for Denmark.

Sources:

  • "Christian Eriksen returns to Denmark squad for FIFA World Cup" (ESPN)
  • "Christian Eriksen joins Brentford on six-month deal, agrees to end contract with Inter Milan" (The Guardian)
  • "Christian Eriksen back in Denmark squad after completing medical checks" (BBC Sport)