Cardiac arrest victim Eriksen seals surprise deal (VIDEO) — RT Sport News

Former Spurs Participant of the Yr Christian Eriksen appears to be like set to return to Premier League motion lower than eight months after struggling a cardiac arrest on the pitch that left many fearing for the Denmark midfielder’s life.

Midfielder Eriksen collapsed to the turf in Copenhagen when his nation performed Finland at Euro 2020, inflicting his horrified teammates to type a circle round him earlier than he was resuscitated, taken to hospital and fitted with a pacemaker-style coronary heart machine.

That led many to imagine the 29-year-old would by no means play elite soccer once more, and his membership on the time, Inter Milan, had been compelled to launch the playmaker due to guidelines in Italy round footballers being allowed to play whereas sporting the machine.

Now Premier League newcomers Brentford have capitalized on Eriksen being allowed to play on in England by capturing a participant who was among the best within the prime flight throughout his seven years with Tottenham.

“I’m glad to announce that I’ve signed for Brentford Soccer Membership,” Eriksen mentioned in a video message. “I am unable to wait to get began and hopefully I will see you all very quickly.”

Brentford confirmed that Eriksen had “lately” obtained a Covid vaccine, permitting him to journey extra freely to London as a part of UK guidelines.

The five-time Danish Footballer of the Yr might start coaching with the out-of-form Bees, who had been promoted final season and are at the moment eight factors away from the Premier League relegation zone, in the course of the second week of February as he begins what he hopes will likely be a profitable bid to go to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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“I’m wanting ahead to working with Christian once more. It has been some time since I final coached him, and loads has occurred since then.

“Christian was 16 on the time and has turn out to be among the best midfield gamers to look within the Premier League. He has additionally received trophies throughout Europe and turn out to be the star of the Danish nationwide group.

“We’ve got taken an unbelievable alternative to carry a world-class participant to Brentford,” mentioned boss Thomas Frank, commenting on Eriksen’s acceptance of a six-month contract.

“He hasn’t skilled with a group for seven months however has completed a variety of work on his personal. He’s match however we might want to get him match-fit and I’m wanting ahead to seeing him work with the gamers and employees to get again in direction of his highest stage.”

Frank labored with Eriksen once they had been each a part of the Denmark under-17s set-up.

“At his greatest, Christian has the flexibility to dictate video games of soccer,” noticed the coach. “He can discover the appropriate passes and is a aim risk.

“He additionally has very, superb set piece supply, each from corners and direct free kicks. He’s a participant you could find with the ball, and he’ll provide you with an answer to the issue in entrance of him.

“Christian may also carry expertise of prime stage soccer to the Membership. I count on him to have an effect within the dressing room and on the coaching floor.”

Phil Giles, Brentford’s Director of Soccer, mentioned the membership had initially mentioned signing Eriksen when he made an emotional departure from the reigning Italian champions.

“It’s improbable that he’s now with us,” he mentioned of the 109-cap worldwide. “Naturally, the method of signing Christian was extra elongated than most transfers.

“I perceive that many individuals could have questions in regards to the course of. In an effort to respect Christian’s medical confidentiality, we received’t be going into any particulars.

“Brentford followers can relaxation assured that we have now undertaken vital due diligence to make sure that Christian is in the very best form to return to aggressive soccer.

“Now Christian has made the choice to signal for Brentford, all events need to focus absolutely on soccer.

“We’re positive that Christian will make a huge impact at Brentford and on the Premier League between now and the top of the season.”

Brentford have a testing February as they try and safe their Premier League standing.

Their schedule begins with a visit to Everton within the FA Cup on February 5, adopted by journeys to Manchester Metropolis – the Premier League title-holders – and Arsenal both aspect of a house recreation in opposition to Crystal Palace.

Eriksen’s announcement was essentially the most high-profile early signing within the Premier League on the ultimate day of the English switch window, which permits gamers to reach from different golf equipment till midnight on January 31 2022.