The match was abandoned in the 65th minute with the score 1-1, after Lockyer collapsed on the field with no other players nearby. “First of all, I hope he is okay,” midfielder Eriksen, who shocked the world when he suffered a cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland in June 2021, told BetFred. “I have read and seen what happened and I hope he is okay, takes time to rest, is healthy and his family is there to support him. I hope he is okay.”

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Saturday’s incident brought back sad memories of the promotion play-off final at Wembley Stadium in May. Tom Lockyer also collapsed not long after the match started, being stretchered off the field in the 11th minute.

The Welsh midfielder was diagnosed with a cardiovascular disorder, but recovered in hospital and had surgery. He was allowed to continue playing after Luton were promoted to the Premier League. But after the new incident, the ability of the 29-year-old defender to continue his playing career is difficult to predict. Tom Lockyer has played 445 matches at club level and made 16 appearances for Wales – the team will play in the play-offs to qualify for Euro 2024 next March.

In Eriksen’s case, the 31-year-old Danish star had a defibrillator implanted, and it took 259 days to be able to step onto the top competition field again at the end of February last year. “My advice to him is to make the best decision possible.

Listen to the doctors and if they say you can do something else, respect that,” Eriksen added. “Nothing should stop you, but in the end it all depends on how he feels and what the doctor says. He has to make a decision with his family about what happens next, but he should take his time and focus on himself.”