“Recovery has begun”
Eriksen reports after another breakdown
Updated June 8, 2026 – 6:36 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
How is Christian Eriksen? After his new collapse, there was great concern for the football star. Now he’s reporting himself.
Danish international Christian Eriksen has spoken out on social media after suffering another breakdown. The VfL Wolfsburg professional wrote on Instagram: “I would like to let you all know that I am doing well and am at home with my family.”
The 34-year-old professional from VfL Wolfsburg collapsed on the field in the 65th minute of the international match against Ukraine on Sunday evening. This was reminiscent of Eriksen’s cardiac arrest and resuscitation in the 2021 European Championship game against Finland in Copenhagen. As a result, a defibrillator (ICD) was inserted into his heart.
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The shock impulse on Sunday took a toll on both him and his family, but I would like to assure you all that this was a different situation than what happened in 2021, said Eriksen. “I feel good and my recovery has already begun.”
He is currently concentrating on relaxation, “spending time with my family, going on vacation and playing football with my children.”
Eriksen future uncertain
The Danish association DBU had previously given the first all-clear. “Christian is fine. He left the pitch under his own power,” explained team doctor Morten Boesen. It remains to be seen whether Eriksen will continue his career. Danish sports director Peter Möller said: “Christian has to answer that. I don’t know. I think it’s absolutely legitimate to ask. But I don’t know.”
After the Wolfsburg team (“We’re thinking of you, Christian”), other former clubs of the Danish record national player also reacted. “The club sends strength and best wishes to Christian and the Eriksen family as we wait for further news,” Manchester United said in a statement. Tottenham Hotspur also wrote on social networks: “Our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his family. We wish you a full and speedy recovery, Christian. We are all with you.”
Discussions between Eriksen and VfL Wolfsburg were actually planned this week as to whether he could imagine staying with the Volkswagen club after relegation to the Bundesliga.