Thomas Frank has confirmed Christian Eriksen will make his eagerly-awaited Brentford debut against Newcastle on Saturday.

It caps a remarkable return for the midfielder, who eight months ago suffered a cardiac arrest, collapsing on the pitch during Denmark’s defeat by Finland at Euro 2020.

Brentford boss Frank said Eriksen will be in Saturday’s squad and that the 30-year-old ‘will get on the pitch’ at the Brentford Community Stadium.

‘It will be amazing. It’s a big day for all of us – but especially Chris and his family,’ Frank said.

Following his collapse, Eriksen was fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), which prevented him from playing in Serie A.

He left Inter Milan back in December before signing a six-month deal with Brentford during the January transfer window.

Eriksen, who has already appeared for Brentford’s B Team, said recently that he sees no reason why he can’t rediscover his best form.

He returns on Saturday with Brentford battling to secure Premier League safety.

Frank’s side sit 14th – four points above the relegation zone – following a run of six defeats and one draw in their past seven league matches.

Saturday’s visit of 17th-placed Newcastle could prove pivotal in both sides’ seasons.

‘I expect a close, tight game. It will be the smallest of margins that could decide (it). They’re in a good place,’ Frank said.

‘I’m not stupid. I know that teams are winning, but I only look forward and look up the league.’