Christian Eriksen will NOT be allowed to play for Inter Milan

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Neville O'Donoghue | Last updated 7/23/21

The former Spurs midfielder and now Inter Milan player Christian Eriksen who suffered that heart attack on the pitch in Denmark’s opening game of the Euros is a lucky man to be still alive.

Christian Eriksen will NOT be allowed to play for Inter Milan unless he has his heart-starting device removed, says the chief Italian medic.

As of right now, the star midfielder is not eligible to play in Italy's top flight ahead of the new season. pic.twitter.com/MPEe54Z3qu

— PF | Transfer News (@PurelyFootball) July 23, 2021

Francesco Braconaro, a member of the Italian FA's technical scientific committee says Christian Eriksen will not be allowed to play for Inter Milan again unless the defibrillator installed after his cardiac arrest is removed. pic.twitter.com/jrxTJpFu1z

— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) July 23, 2021

.@ChrisEriksen8 with a stunner at Stamford Bridge! #THFC pic.twitter.com/YOxKQad6kp

— COYS.com (@COYS_com) July 21, 2021

It would be great to see him back on the pitch and think of the reception he would get if he comes back. But your health comes first above everything and with a young family the Danish man is much loved.

This article first appeared on BenchWarmers and was syndicated with permission.

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