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By Newsroom with Agencies
Manchester, England – Christian Eriksen was a notable absentee in Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. After the match, United’s head coach, Rúben Amorim, addressed the Danish midfielder’s exclusion, citing medical precautions related to his heart condition.
“Chris has a heart condition, and we must be extremely cautious,” Amorim stated. “It’s not directly a heart issue but rather concerns with his heart rhythm, which requires monitoring due to fever.”
Eriksen, who famously suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, has since played with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). While this has not prevented him from returning to professional football, Manchester United is taking extra precautions given his medical history.
🚨 Amorim: 'Chris (Eriksen) has the heart situation and we have to be really careful with that – it’s nothing about the heart! I’m just saying the heart rate has to be controlled because he has a fever.' pic.twitter.com/Bhpj3mJVV7
— 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗺’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇵🇹 (@AmorimBalll_) February 16, 2025
The 32-year-old, whose contract with United expires this summer, has faced speculation regarding his future. Reports suggest he may retire at the end of the season, with former Denmark international Thomas Gravesen believing Eriksen could opt to hang up his boots rather than seek a new club.
For now, Amorim remains focused on Eriksen’s well-being, ensuring the midfielder receives proper medical attention before making a return to action. Manchester United continues to manage squad fitness as they battle through a demanding season.
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