Christian Eriksen Injury: Christian Eriksen has been missing footballing action since his hefty collision with Andy Caroll in the EFL Cup tie of Manchester United against Reading. However, he is set to return after being sidelined with a long-term ankle injury since January, confirms manager Erik Ten Hag. Meanwhile, United welcomes Fulham at Old Trafford for the Sunday afternoon game, eyeing to reach the semis for the first time in three years. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Eriksen has been a major miss in the squad, as Red Devils went into the January transfer market to sign his replacement in the form of Bayern Munich outcast Marcel Sabitzer on the deadline day, however, the Austrian isn’t a similar player to that Eriksen. With that being said, the manager gave a positive update on Eriksen’s return as the team missed the Denmark international’s service in the middle of the park during the whole period. However, with crucial ties coming at the busy end of the season, Eriksen’s return is a huge boost for the Red Devils who are eyeing major silverware after grabbing the first trophy of the season in the form of the Carabao Cup.
Speaking ahead of the Fulham tie, the Man United manager revealed Eriksen’s return, ‘Yes, some point in April he will be back.’
‘He is doing really well, really good in his rehab. The progress is very good and we have to see how that develops in the coming weeks.’
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“It is very positive. He healed very quickly. I don’t think he will be ready for Sunday [against Fulham], but he will be ready in April. He is on his way back, and we are happy about that. He is a class player that we need. I can’t wait for him to be back.” pic.twitter.com/l9jy3Y8y6P
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After the international break, United will resume its proceedings with a busy month of April, three competitions of the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup, given they win against Fulham, as nine games will be scheduled to take place.
The Dane has a unique profile among the other midfielders within the United setup, the 31-year-old has hit the ground running since arriving in the summer on a free transfer. He sits at the joint third position in the Premier League’s providers list alongside Mo Salah and Leandro Trossard despite being sidelined with an injury since January. Before being injured the midfielder registered two goals and nine assists, seven in Premier League.
Casemiro’s four-match suspension for the second red card of the season which starts from missing Sunday’s Fulham tie, furthermore three opening Premier League games in the month of April, Eriksen’s comeback comes to a big boost and at the right time.
With Scott McTominay doubtful for Sunday’s encounter, United are left with Fred and Sabitzer in the middle of the park.
