Medical staff who saved Christian Eriksen's life to receive UEFA President's award

medical team who saved Denmark player Christian Eriksen's life at European Championship 2020 are set to receive 2021 UEFA President's Award. Denmark captain Simon Kjaer will also recieve award. Eriksen slumped and suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's European Championship opener against Finland on June 12 at Copenhn, but Kjaer and medical team were able to revive him on field owing to ir rapid reflexes.

award is in recognition of ir crucial services in assisting Eriksen. Eriksen was revived using Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and a defibrillator before being stretchered off and transported to hospital by medical team. Kjaer's exemplary responsiveness to circumstances is also recognized by hour. When Eriksen slumped, Kjaer was one of first to approach him.

Reports state that he placed Eriksen in restoration position, began CPR, rallied Denmark players in creating a protective circle around Eriksen as he received emergency medical care, and also consoled Eriksen's partner, Sabrina Kvist. President's Award winners were characterized by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin as true heroes of Euro 2020.

Ceferin shared his feelings saying how award transcends football, and serves as an important and eternal reminder of just how precious life is and puts everything in our lives into clearest perspective and also said that at time of incident and expressed admiration for medical staff for ir quick responses to aid Eriksen. "When Christian Eriksen collapsed on field in Copenhn. I, along with millions of or football fans, were deeply shocked and concerned. To everyone’s great joy and relief, Christian’s life was eventually saved thanks to remarkable professionalism of medical team. I have utmost admiration for doctors and medical staff for ir outstanding reaction and calmness. Attributes which were crucial in Christian’s resuscitation" added Aleksander Ceferin.

He also hailed Kjaer for his leadership skills in such an intense situation, showing cour and remaining calm while handling things. "I remain grateful for exemplary leadership qualities and immense cour that Denmark’s captain, Simon Kjær, displayed in this most critical of situations," continued Ceferin.

Recipients of 2021 UEFA President’s Award:

On-site medical team

• Mogens Kreutzfeldt (chief medical officer)
• Frederik Flensted (stadium medical manr)
• Anders Boesen (pitchside emergency doctor)
• Peder Ersgaard (paramedic)

UEFA Venue Medical Officers

• Jens Kleinefeld
• Valentin Velikov

Danish national medical team

• Morten Skjoldr (physio accompanying team doctor)
• Morten Boesen (team doctor)
• Simon Kjær (Denmark national team captain)

Im credits: AP