The Euros is well over and done with now – however, it was full of unforgettable moments. It saw a significant boom in sports betting thanks to some truly unpredictable moments. Some of the best magic of the most recent matches came, arguably, from Denmark.
The Danes pulled off an incredible turnaround in the group stage, beating Russia and sliding through with Belgium trouncing Finland. Who could’ve backed the odds on that? However, one player – midfield ace Christian Eriksen – was notably absent from their incredible cup run.
Eriksen – one of the most notable Dane internationals – suffered a cardiac arrest mid-play during DEN v FIN. Thankfully, the star has since recovered after an intensive operation – but how far could they have gone with Eriksen still in the ranks? And where does the star go from here?
Eriksen has pulled off a miracle of his own by surviving what team doctors were scared would be a fatal incident. Even Finnish fans, playing against Denmark during the fateful match, chanted the footballer’s name in support.
Re-Invigorating Danish Football
Danish football is, by and large, growing ever more popular – thanks to players like Eriksen. It’s not unheard of nowadays for British punters to head to Danish sportsbooks such as Odds.dk for the latest results. And why shouldn’t they?
Eriksen is widely known as one of the most successful Danish footballers of the past 30 years. He’s won multiple talent awards and was even crowned Danish Footballer of the Year in 2011. He started in a big way at Ajax before moving onto footballing brands in Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan.
Eriksen is widely regarded as having been instrumental in helping Denmark qualify for the World Cup in 2018. Once again, the side would push past the group stages – making them international forces to be reckoned with. The midfielder is a popular pick for international market punters.
He was just 16 years old when he signed with Ajax in 2008. He’d stay there in the main squad until 2013 before a seven-year spell at Spurs beckoned. Spurs fans will recognise him instantly – with more than 220 appearances. That’s double the openings he had at Ajax!
Therefore, it’s hard not to appreciate Eriksen as part of the backbone of Danish football. It is what makes his recent health trauma all the more shocking. In fact, no one is sure what will happen next.
What is Next for Eriksen?
At 29 years of age, Eriksen’s career is far from finished. However, press reports suggest his time at Inter Milan may already be coming to an end. As a result of his accident, Eriksen now requires a defibrillator. According to rules set by the Italian FA, it is illegal for footballers in their leagues to play with heart conditions.
One thing is for sure – if his time with Inter is cut short, he will still be regarded as a local hero for Denmark. Not only that but there are likely to be plenty of international outfits pleased to welcome him, health pending.
