How can someone that calls Himself a creative midfielder loses possession like this’: Erik Ten Hag vowed to bench £50m Man united star after loosing possession in dangerous area yesterday
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must start Christian Eriksen against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Eriksen made his first appearance since his knee injury in the 2-0 league defeat to West Ham United yesterday.
He replaced Alejandro Garnacho in the 85th minute, but it was too late for the Red Devils to mount a comeback.
We believe the Denmark international should be given a starting role ahead of McTominay when high-flying Aston Villa travel to Old Trafford in midweek.
Erik ten Hag has started McTominay in the last few weeks, considering the goal threat he brings.
The 27-year-old is United’s leading goal-scorer in the league, bagging five goals in 15 appearances.
Injuries to Mason Mount and Eriksen gave McTominay a perfect platform to showcase his skill.
However, the €28 million-rated ace has failed to shine even after getting full support from the manager.
Bruno Fernandes is the most creative midfielder at Old Trafford, but he has been forced to play a deeper role to accommodate McTominay.
In eight of the last nine league games, McTominay has failed to register a goal or an assist. He lost possession six times vs West Ham.
It is baffling how Ten Hag continues to select the club graduate, but this gamble must stop now.
Eriksen is back in the squad and should return to his number eight position.
The €13m star made that spot his own when he joined Man United last summer. However, regular injuries in 2023 have not allowed him to settle down.
The former Tottenham ace should share responsibilities with Fernandes to create chances.
Luke Shaw admitted that the Red Devils are not creating many chances. Reinstating Eriksen into the starting XI should be the first step to cater for that shortcoming.
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