Eriksen or someone else? - 3 players who can replace unavailable £54m Man Utd star vs Fenerbahce - view
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a major decision to make in today’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
The heartbeat of the United side, Bruno Fernandes, is suspended for the encounter.
The £54 million-rated star was dismissed for two bookable offences in the 3-3 draw with FC Porto earlier this month.
Injuries to Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount have further increased selection headaches for the United manager.
We believe Ten Hag has three players who can replace Fernandes in the number ten position.
Christian Eriksen is a natural replacement, considering his vast experience and creative vision of orchestrating play from the midfield.
The 32-year-old is in a purple patch this season, registering three goals and three assists in nine games.
He scored United’s only goal against FC Twente and earned two assists against Porto.
However, his selection in the number 10 role depends on the fitness of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.
Both midfielders have faced injury problems in the last few days and it would be a surprise to see them play the entire 90 minutes.
Joshua Zirkzee is another option to play behind the striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Zirkzee’s strength is to link-up play and is also a tidy passer of the ball.
He has not been clinical in the front of the goal but has shown robust hold-up play from deeper positions.
Ten Hag could also allow Amad Diallo to showcase his talent in a new position.
Diallo could be shifted to a more central role, allowing Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to operate from the wings.
The 22-year-old possesses excellent technical abilities and could thrive in the number ten spot.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com.
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