<p>Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following a "successful operation" six days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, the Danish Football Union (DBU) announced Friday.</p>.<p>Doctors had said Thursday that Eriksen, 29, would have a heart defibrillator implanted to regulate his heart rhythm, casting doubt over whether he will be able to play again.</p>.<p>"The operation went well, and I am doing well under the circumstances," Eriksen said in a statement.</p>.<p>"Thank you for the massive number of greetings -- it has been incredible to see and feel."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/christian-eriksen-to-get-heart-starter-implant-after-collapse-on-pitch-998426.html" target="_blank">Christian Eriksen to get heart starter implant after collapse on pitch</a></strong></p>.<p>Eriksen was able to visit his teammates at their training base in Helsingor, north of the Danish capital. He will now return home to spend time with his family.</p>.<p>The Inter Milan playmaker had to be revived on the pitch after collapsing in the 43rd minute of Denmark's Group B opener against Finland last Saturday.</p>.<p>The match at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium resumed nearly two hours later, after Eriksen was rushed to hospital, and Denmark lost 1-0.</p>.<p>The Danes were beaten 2-1 by Belgium on Thursday in a game that was interrupted after 10 minutes for a round of applause in support of Eriksen.</p>.<p>Denmark must beat Russia in their final game Monday in Copenhagen to stand a chance of reaching the last 16.</p>
<p>Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen has been discharged from hospital following a "successful operation" six days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, the Danish Football Union (DBU) announced Friday.</p>.<p>Doctors had said Thursday that Eriksen, 29, would have a heart defibrillator implanted to regulate his heart rhythm, casting doubt over whether he will be able to play again.</p>.<p>"The operation went well, and I am doing well under the circumstances," Eriksen said in a statement.</p>.<p>"Thank you for the massive number of greetings -- it has been incredible to see and feel."</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/christian-eriksen-to-get-heart-starter-implant-after-collapse-on-pitch-998426.html" target="_blank">Christian Eriksen to get heart starter implant after collapse on pitch</a></strong></p>.<p>Eriksen was able to visit his teammates at their training base in Helsingor, north of the Danish capital. He will now return home to spend time with his family.</p>.<p>The Inter Milan playmaker had to be revived on the pitch after collapsing in the 43rd minute of Denmark's Group B opener against Finland last Saturday.</p>.<p>The match at Copenhagen's Parken Stadium resumed nearly two hours later, after Eriksen was rushed to hospital, and Denmark lost 1-0.</p>.<p>The Danes were beaten 2-1 by Belgium on Thursday in a game that was interrupted after 10 minutes for a round of applause in support of Eriksen.</p>.<p>Denmark must beat Russia in their final game Monday in Copenhagen to stand a chance of reaching the last 16.</p>