Malore Eriksen, ‘Uefa told Denmark: play or 3-0 at the table’

“Either you play, or you lose 3-0 at the table”. This is the crossroads proposed by Uefa to the players of Denmark after the illness accused by Christian Eriksen in the match with Finland. The midfielder collapsed to the ground in the 43rd minute of the first half and after immediate first aid was transferred to the hospital. The match was completed in the evening and Finland won 1-0. Initially, the resumption of the challenge appeared to be a decision of the footballers. According to Peter Schmeichel, Danish football legend and father of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, that was not the case. “I have seen official statements from Uefa that they would follow the directions of the players. The players would have insisted on playing. I know this is not the truth,” he told Good Morning Britain. The players “were offered 3 alternatives: play immediately and finish the match, play the next day at 12 to play the remaining 50 minutes, lose the game 3-0. You can get an idea for yourself. Did the players have a choice? I do not think so. And if you listen to the coach’s conference again, he regrets having sent the team back on the pitch “. Read also