Denmark captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, also a former Tottenham midfielder, told Danish broadcaster TV2:
“(Everyone) reacted very quickly and with respect. I can only praise the courage of those who cared for Christian at the scene.
“I can’t say anything more than that you are shocked and the most important thing is that Christian is doing well.”
Five years ago, when Eriksen was undergoing treatment, players from Denmark and Finland formed a ring around him, and both players did the same on Sunday while being treated by medical staff. He was eventually able to walk to the ambulance.
After the game was called off, players and coaching staff from both teams stood with their arms linked as they listened to Denmark coach Brian Riemer’s speech.
“The most important thing is that Christian is doing well, and so is he,” Riemer said later. “He left the stadium and said hello to the players.
“Now that we can see on the field that we have performed in the most dignified manner, it is important that we stand together and make sure everyone has a shoulder to lean on here.”
In an interview with BBC Sport ahead of his return in 2022, Eriksen said he had no worries about playing with an ICD.
“I don’t feel any danger. No, I have an ICD. No matter what happens, I’m safe,” he said.
“I don’t feel scared about it at all. I don’t feel the ICD, so I know it’s safe enough to fit.”
Neither Denmark nor Ukraine have qualified for the World Cup, which starts on Thursday.
