CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN says it was ‘lovely’ to be back playing football again on his 30th birthday.
The Denmark star made his Brentford debut in a friendly yesterday, playing an hour against Southend in a behind-closed-doors match.
It was his first match since suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 in a match against Finland last summer.
Former Spurs midfielder Eriksen set up a goal in a 3-2 victory for the Bees against a Southend United XI.
Today he posted on Instagram with a thumbs-up photo to confirm his comeback had all gone to plan.
He said: “I had a lovely day yesterday.
“It was my birthday and being back on the pitch!
“Thanks for all the messages.”
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The playmaker joined Brentford last month after being released by Inter Milan.
And he was back with a bang to set up Brentford’s hat-trick hero Josh Dasilva.
Eriksen has now his sights on a Premier League comeback and could be available for the home clash with Newcastle on February 26.
