Christian Eriksen has begun rehabilitation in Denmark following a medical incident during an international friendly last month, raising questions about his playing future. The 34-year-old former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder experienced his second collapse on the field during Denmark’s match against Ukraine on June 7 in Odense. The friendly was abandoned shortly after the episode, although Eriksen was able to leave the pitch unassisted.

Eriksen’s latest health scare echoes a previous cardiac arrest he suffered five years ago during a Euro 2020 fixture against Finland. At that time, he was resuscitated on the field and subsequently resumed his professional career after receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) pacemaker.

Following the recent incident, Eriksen’s current club, VfL Wolfsburg of Germany’s second division, announced that he will continue his recovery in Denmark, his home country. The club’s statement did not specify a timeline for his return to training or competition.

Medical experts and football officials have expressed concern while emphasizing the importance of thorough assessment before any decisions are made about Eriksen’s future in the sport. The incident has prompted renewed discussion on athlete health monitoring and emergency response protocols during matches.

Eriksen’s situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by athletes managing serious heart conditions while pursuing high-level competition. His previous successful return to professional football after his initial cardiac event was regarded as unprecedented within the sport. As rehabilitation progresses, all parties involved are closely monitoring his condition to determine the next steps.