Former Ajax player Christian Eriksen scores against the Netherlands on return in Arena
Midfielder Christian Eriksen returned to Denmark tonight. Precisely in the stadium of Ajax, where he played from 2008 to 2013. Eriksen’s powers, but not enough for the victory immediately after his return: 4-2.
Eriksen got into the rust in the field for Jesper Lindstrøm. He saw the Orange play in the new 1-3-4-1-2 system for the first time from the bench. It became 1-0 via Amsterdammer Steven Bergwijn. This one could not be enjoyed for long. The first chance of the Danes went into the goal of debutant Mark Fleks via Jannik Vestergaard: 1-1. The Netherlands then straightened and came 3-1 before halftime via a header by Nathan Aké and a penalty by Memphis Depay.
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Eriksen’s substitution to applause from supporters and national coach Louis van Gaal. It was the first time that the midfielder returned to action for Denmark after his cardiac arrest at the European Championship against Finland last year. After Eriksen’s return to the Johan Cruijff Arena, the two minutes before he scores: 3-2. Bergwijn was allowed to make his second in the seventieth minute, but the victory was no longer in danger.
Next Tuesday, the Dutch national team will play against Germany in Amsterdam. Kick-off is at 8.45pm.