Wales midfielder Joe Morrell has opened up on how the squad

Wales squad's thoughts with Christian Eriksen


Monday 14th June 2021



Wales midfielder Joe Morrell has opened up on how the squad reacted to the news of Christian Eriksen's collapse on Saturday afternoon.

Wales had just earned 1-1 draw with Switzerland, but not long after, in Denmark's game against Finland, Eriksen collapsed with a cardiac arrest.

Morrell, who described the incident as "horrible", said the Wales squad are sending their thoughts to Eriksen and his family.

"It was horrible to hear," Morrell said. "I got drugs tested after the game, so I was on the way back with a couple of admin staff and the doctor and I heard about it in the car.

"I came back to the hotel a bit later than the lads and the canteen was just silent.

"It was difficult to comprehend and something that puts it all into perspective, someone who is fit and healthy and that happens to them.

"You come in after a game and you're thinking about the mistakes you've made and the things haven't gone so well. Then you see something like that. It was quite emotional."

Wales defender Ben Davies, who lived in Denmark for a couple of years in his youth as his father worked in the country, is a good friend of 29-year-old Eriksen.

The pair spent five and a half seasons together at Tottenham before Eriksen joined Inter Milan in January 2020.

"At the time it was difficult for Ben," Morrell said. "When the news broke he was pretty upset, which is understandable.

"Someone so close, it must have felt really weird for him knowing his family as well.

"Even the lads who have never played against him (Eriksen), you share that common bond in that we love what we do and we share that passion for football.

"There was probably a spell of half an hour to 45 minutes which was really difficult for everyone.

"There was a lot of conversation about because you don't know what's going on

"It does hit home that there's more important things than football. As the speculation died down and there was more positive news, you could feel the relief from the camp.

"All the players' thoughts are with him and hopefully he can have a good recovery."

Well said Morrel. But I'd still drop you