Christian Eriksen: Inter Milan confirm departure as defibrillator prevents midfielder playing in Serie A
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Updated 17/12/2021 at 15:12 GMT
The football world watched on as Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 in the summer during Denmark's match against Finland. Eriksen recovered to return to football but, as he was fitted with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), he is no longer permitted to play in Serie A. The Italian club have now terminated his contract as he seeks a move away in January.
Christian Eriksen (Inter)
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Inter Milan and Christian Eriksen have parted ways as Serie A rules prevent the midfielder from playing in the league.
Eriksen had not played since suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark's game against Finland at Euro 2020.
The former Spurs midfielder recovered and remained contracted with Inter, but was banned from playing again in Serie A because he had a type of defibrillator fitted after his collapse.
Italy’s rules against defibrillators are meant to protect players with heart problems from having another incident on the pitch.
However, players with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) – the kind of device Eriksen was fitted with – are not banned from playing in many other European countries. Former Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind has an ICD fitted and continues to play in the Netherlands with Ajax.
Inter have now terminated Eriksen's contract ahead of the January transfer window, allowing him to go in search of a new club.
While it is unlikely he will return to fitness before the end of the season, Eriksen remains hopeful of a return to competitive action in the 2022/23 season.
Eriksen joined Inter from Tottenham in 2019, scoring eight goals in 60 appearances, winning the Serie A title last season.
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