“It’s a Bloody Miracle [Christian Eriksen] is Alive” – Peter Schmeichel & Simon Kjaer Recall Heroics That Saved Denmark Star in Netflix’s ‘Captains of the World’
The soccer world will never forget what happened to Christian Eriksen during Euro 2020. It was the competition’s second day when the Denmark player faced a life-threatening medical emergency on the field. This incident sparked widespread concern and support from fans all around the globe. Fortunately, the 31-year-old recovered from it and prevented a tragic outcome. For his teammates, Peter Schmeichel and Simon Kjaer, that was an unforgettable day in their entire soccer careers.
Recently, they recalled the incident and called it nothing less than a miracle that he survived in the face of death. Now, let’s dive deeper and find out what they have to say about the shocking day.
Christian Eriksen’s miraculous survival
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While talking in the Netflix documentary, ‘Captains of the World’, Simon Kjaer said, “I was at the game doing it for, for Danish TV… We did not know what happened, and then, when they shielded him, you understood something was very very wrong.” Followed by him, Peter Schmeichel added, “What we did that day, we did as a team.” Thinking about that incident, one thing that Schmeichel could never forget was how the entire team was deeply concerned about Eriksen’s life.
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Later, Kjaer mentioned about the Manchester United star surviving from the cardiac arrest, “You think about him being here, being alive… I mean, it’s a bloody miracle he is alive.” On that day, the entire crowd at the stadium cheered for Eriksen, and he received life-saving treatment at the very moment.
One of the hardest things the teammates faced at the time was consoling his wife, Sabrina Jensen, who came down to the field sensing the tragedy. It was Kasper Schmeichel and Kjaer who went to her first and tried to stand strong with her to help Jensen come to terms with the horrifying news. However, the family got Eriksen back to life, and now he has returned to the pitch.
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The bold moves of the Danish star after the tragedy
259 days after collapsing on the field, Eriksen finally made the huge decision to come back to soccer. His first move was to sign a contract with Brentford to play in the English Premier League. However, he didn’t stay long with Brentford, even though he had a successful stint at the club.
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Following this in July 2022, he made a big move to Manchester United, and since then, he has cemented his position in the team as a significant player. Now, the 31-year-old is beyond grateful to be back doing what he loved the most. Undoubtedly, millions prayed for the comeback of Eriksen, who indeed defeated death. What are your thoughts about the miraculous incident? Let us know in the comments below.
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