Danish national team coach K. Hjulmand admitted the mistake: he believes that after Ch.Eriksen’s drama there was no need to continue

In yesterday’s Euro 2020 match between the Danish and Finnish teams in the 43rd minute Christian eriksen the heart stopped and only with the urgent help of the doctors managed to save the life of the footballer.

The score was then 0-0. 0-0 at halftime. The clashers were to continue the game, and in the 60th minute the Finns scored the first goal. In the 74th minute, the visitors tied the score at 1 through Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg who, taking advantage of the rebound after a shot to the post, finished the play with a soft shot from the right.

Before taking Eriksen to the hospital, he was able to speak with the team doctor. Mortenu Boesenu, who later revealed that Eriksen was “unconscious” until he was resuscitated after defibrillation.

UEFA made it possible to finish the match that same afternoon or at noon the following day. Despite the shock, the Danes accepted the first option when it became clear that Eriksen’s condition was stable.

He is still the coach of the Danish national team Kasperas Hjulmandas after the meeting he said it was a mistake and that he needed to reschedule the game.

“We didn’t have to compete,” Hjulmand said Sunday. “Tomorrow we will try to normalize as much as possible. Players react differently to injuries or blows, but we will try to stabilize as much as possible.

I understand from the feelings of the players that it is too short a time to play football again, but perhaps we will use it to try to unite and do our best in Thursday’s game against Belgium. We’ll see if we can get along with ourselves and play for Christian. “

The team doctor, M. Boesen, agreed with K. Hjulmand and said that the team should no longer compete. Still, the doctor was glad that all necessary help was available to the team’s players at the hotel that night.

“I don’t think playing the game was the right decision. We had psychological help at the hotel last night. Everyone expressed their feelings and said what they saw in that situation. Everyone was happy that we did it and we talked. We really appreciated the help we received. from abroad, “Boesen said.

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