All participating countries in the European Championship have recorded a special video message for Christian Eriksen. The Danish Football Association (DBU) will publish a video on YouTube on Wednesday morning in which representatives of each country support Eriksen after his cardiac arrest in the duel with Finland (0-1). On behalf of the Dutch national team, Frank de Boer wishes his former Ajax pupil the best.
De Boer addresses Eriksen in Dutch. The national coach’s message was recorded on Sunday, the day after the attacking midfielder had to go to hospital. “Hi Christian, you gave us a scare yesterday. We’re glad to hear you’re doing better and that’s really all that matters. I hope you recover quickly and we can see you on the fields again soon, or wherever. Be well, boy. Know that we will always be there for you. Best regards, Frank.”
The national team of Belgium also addresses Eriksen in Dutch, through Jan Vertonghen. The defender played with Eriksen at both Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur. “Chris, boy, you gave us all a shock. Everyone in the team and in Belgium sympathizes very much with you and your family. Fortunately I was able to talk to you for a while. I hope everything goes well and that we will be well soon can talk about. Great strength to you and your family and I’ll talk to you soon boy.”
The message begins with a speech by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Eriksen will also be addressed by players such as Mateo Kovacic (Croatia), Kieran Trippier (England), Hugo Lloris (France), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy), Burak Yilmaz (Turkey), Gareth Bale (Wales) and Tim Sparv, his opponent on Saturday. Finland. Eriksen is still in hospital in Copenhagen. He posted a photo from his hospital bed via Instagram on Tuesday and said he is feeling well, although further medical examinations have yet to take place.
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