Newcastle claim vital win as Eriksen makes first appearance for Brentford

Updated: May 17, 2023, 04:59 am

Christian Eriksen made his return to competitive action for the first time since collapsing with a cardiac arrest at last year's Euro 2020 tournament as he came on for Brentford against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Danish midfielder, fitted with a heart-starting device, joined the London club as free agent in January.

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He received a thunderous reception from both sets of fans at Brentford Community Stadium as he came on as a substitute in the 52nd minute, with several players also clapping him on to the pitch.

Brentford's Christian Eriksen in action during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium,
Brentford's Christian Eriksen in action during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium,
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Eriksen needed life-saving treatment on the pitch last June when he collapsed in a match against Finland.

His former club Inter Milan ended his contract in December as he is not allowed to play in Serie A because of his heart starter device, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.