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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

BIZARRE: Brentford s eriksen ramps up comeback with 2 assists in friendly - What They Never Told You

Brentford's Christian Eriksen gestures as he walks in the field ahead of the English Premier League match between Brentford and Crystal Palace at Brentford Community stadium in London, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP)

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen edged closer to making his return to professional football after suffering a cardiac arrest in June last year, registering two assists in Brentford's 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish club Rangers on Monday.

Eriksen, who joined Brentford as a free agent in January, played nearly 80 minutes in a friendly match behind closed doors, eight months after a cardiac arrest on the pitch during a European Championship match.

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