He was the man symbol of the courage with which the players of the Denmark they faced the drama of Christian Eriksen during the match against Finland.
The image of Simon kjaer, captain of the red and white, who forms a circle with his teammates to protect the unfortunate Inter midfielder and above all the work of the doctors intent on reviving the former Tottenham immediately after the cardiac arrest that hit him, has gone around the world and transformed into a hero the Milan defender, who together with the goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel he then went to comfort Sabrina, Eriksen’s partner in desperate tears.
Now that Christian Eriksen is out of danger and that the only doubts, albeit important, concern the continuation of his football career, especially in Italy, Kjaer took the floor breaking a long silence, interrupted in these days only by the words of the medical staff of Denmark, the coach Wheelman and some footballers, like Martin Braithwaite.
Kjaer used his Twitter profile a few hours after the very delicate match against Belgium, already decisive for the path of Denmark ad Euro 2020 after the unexpected defeat against Finland.
“They were really special days, where football was not the most important thing – wrote Kjaer – A shock that will remain forever within me and in each of us! The only thing that matters is that Christian is fine ”.
Then a review of the most difficult moments: “I am proud of how we acted as a team and how we stood together in this difficult moment. I am moved and deeply grateful for the support ”.
“We will go on the pitch against Belgium with Christian in our hearts and minds – added Kjaer – He will give us the calm that will allow us to focus on football. We play for him and as always for all of Denmark. This is the greatest motivation we can have. And as always: we give our best! For Denmark “.
Denmark, arrived at Euro 2020 with good ambitions, will at least be forced to snatch a point from Belgium, one of the favorites for the final victory, to then play all in the last match against Russia, climbed to three points after the victory over Finland in the match that opened the second day of group B.
OMNISPORT | 17-06-2021 15:54
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