Eriksen Set for Slovenia Showdown as Denmark Kick Off Euro 2024 in Stuttgart

Denmark v Slovenia: Live Updates from Euro 2024 Group C Clash

Stuttgart, Germany - Sunday, 17:00 BST

Christian Eriksen is set to make his long-awaited return to international football when Denmark takes on Slovenia in their opening Group C match at Euro 2024 in Stuttgart on Sunday.

The 32-year-old midfielder collapsed during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, suffering a cardiac arrest that required life-saving CPR on the pitch. Eriksen has since undergone surgery and has been fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), which has allowed him to return to playing.

Eriksen's inclusion in Kasper Hjulmand's squad for Euro 2024 has been met with widespread praise and excitement, with many fans and pundits believing that he can still play a vital role for Denmark.

Slovenia, meanwhile, will be hoping to cause an upset in their first match at a major tournament since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The team led by Matjaz Kek will be relying on the likes of Josip Ilicic, Benjamin Sesko, and Jan Oblak to provide a threat to Denmark's defense.