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Antonio Conte admits he is 'really surprised' by Christian Eriksen's blistering form for Brentford, months after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020... as he insists the level he's playing at is 'incredible' ahead of his Spurs return

Antonio Conte admits he has been ‘really surprised’ by how well Christian Eriksen has re-adapted to football following his cardiac arrest.

The Tottenham boss coached Eriksen at Inter Milan before his harrowing collapse during Euro 2020.

Spurs passed up the opportunity to re-sign the midfielder, who spent seven years in north London, with Conte this week praising Brentford for snapping him up in January.

Brentford have won all five games Christian Eriksen has started since joining in January

Brentford have won all five games Christian Eriksen has started since joining in January

Ahead of the two sides’ meeting on Saturday, Eriksen has won all five games he has started for the Bees.