Christian Eriksen Named in Denmark Squad for First Time Since Collapse

The Danish midfielder has previously said his goal is to play in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Earlier this year, Christian Eriksen said he still hopes to play in the World Cup in Qatar in November. With the news he received Tuesday, the midfielder seems that much closer to achieving his goal. 

Nine months after his collapse at last summer’s Euros, Eriksen has been named in the Denmark national team for its upcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and Serbia at the end of this month.

Eriksen tilbage i landsholdstruppen!
Landstræner, Kasper Hjulmand, har netop offentliggjort truppen til de kommende testkampe mod hhv. Holland og Serbien, hvor Christian Eriksen var på listen over de 23 udvalgte.#ForDanmark #landsholdet #herrelandsholdet pic.twitter.com/5lxfEVG9su

— Fodboldlandsholdene 🇩🇰 (@dbulandshold) March 15, 2022

Eriksen has not appeared for Denmark since his cardiac arrest June 12 against Finland. But the midfielder signed for Premier League side Brentford in January after his mutual release from Inter Milan. After making his club debut last month, Eriksen has made two starts for Brentford and recorded an assist during the club’s weekend win against Burnley. 

Christian Eriksen: Difference-maker

He tees up Ivan Toney for a massive goal for Brentford that helps separate the club even more from the drop zone 🐝 🇩🇰

(via @NBCSportsSoccer)pic.twitter.com/r5ThnhBkG4

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) March 12, 2022

Denmark’s inspiring run at the Euros proved to be one of the biggest stories of the tournament. After losing its first two matches following Eriksen’s collapse, the Danish side made its way to the semifinals before losing to England in extra time. 

Denmark has already qualified for the 2022 World Cup after finishing atop its group with nine wins and one loss from 10 qualifiers.