Eriksen is still fantastic 💪🔥👍
In the first two games of the season, United’s midfield was non-existent.
The dynamic of Casemiro, Fernandes and Mason Mount just simply did not click.
Whether that was down to Mount learning to play in the side, or rustiness from Bruno and Casemiro’s behalf, is uncertain – but the shift completely switched in against Forest.
Casemiro looked great once again, solid as ever and Bruno was just magnificent.
But why the sudden switch? A lot is down to Eriksen stepping up.
Although not as mobile as Mount, the fact he drops a lot deeper gives Casemiro support – whilst letting Bruno thrive in more advanced areas.
Mount was bought this summer as Erik ten Hag’s ‘ideal midfielder’ but he needs to take a leaf out of Eriksen’s book and adapt to the position he’s playing.
Mount looked lost in the first two fixtures and often forced Bruno and Casemiro into positions they weren’t comfortable with either.
Mason needs to definitely watch Eriksen closely and try and replicate his positioning because it worked an absolute charm on Saturday and the entirety of last season.
With games coming thick and fast, Eriksen has shown he can see up when needed. He may not be as quick as he once was, but the undeniable raw footballing talent remains.
Eriksen is still fantastic and we’re sorry for ever doubting you!
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He will always be