India, June 8 -- Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, forcing the match to be abandoned and bringing back painful memories of his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 five years ago.

The Danish Football Association said Eriksen was conscious and "doing well under the circumstances" after receiving immediate medical attention on the pitch. The 34-year-old midfielder was taken to Odense University Hospital for further examinations after the incident, which occurred around the 65th minute with Denmark leading 2-1.

Eriksen went down during the second half after appearing to clutch his chest. Medical staff rushed onto the field as players from both Denmark and Ukraine formed a protec...