This Thursday was more than just a football game. If the Devils won, they mostly paid tribute to Eriksen. Whether at the start of the meeting with a jersey autographed with the name of the Inter player. But also in the tenth minute when Mertens put the ball out to applaud the one who is still in the hospital a few meters from the stadium.
After the meeting, Romelu Lukaku and Kasper Hjulmand fell into each other’s arms. A poignant image that says a lot about the emotional aspect of this meeting. For the Danish cameras, the coach praised the striker. “He made a strong impression. He’s a fantastic person and a good friend of Eriksen. He told me he was grateful that Christian was still alive. Football is one of the most beautiful things in the world. goes beyond religions and borders. We belong to the same family “ did he declare.
The coach also said he was very proud of his players. “The only thing I’m disappointed with is the result. I wasn’t expecting much from this game, but I can’t describe the pride I feel with this team. Showing that quality four days after almost losing one of their teammates, they got up and they played such a game, it’s amazing … They dominated the best team in the world. “
For the Danish channel TV3, Romelu Lukaku also confessed all his respect for the Danes. “The character the Danes showed today was great. They deserved more” , confessed Big Rom. “I told Hjulmand that I truly respect them as men. I am eternally grateful to them for saving Christian’s life. He is a good friend.”
From the start of the two-goal action, Lukaku was one of the great men of the match.
