Eriksen’s Teammates to ‘Play for Christian’ at Euro 2020

A message in support to Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen before the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Croatia at Wembley Stadium in London on June 13, 2021. Justin Tallis/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

COPENHAGEN—Christian Eriksen had a simple message for his Denmark teammates when he spoke to them from the hospital for the first time following his collapse at the European Championship.

“He told us to look forward, and to look forward to the game on Thursday,” Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg said Monday. “That meant a lot. ... It gave me a form of energy.”