CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is back in first-team training in a huge boost for Manchester United.
The Danish star has been missing since the end of January after he was poleaxed by a reckless challenge by Reading’s Andy Carroll in an FA Cup tie at Old Trafford.
Eriksen, pictured training with United in August, made a big impact before his injuryGetty
The tackle had big ramifications on United and left them to dive into the transfer window on deadline day to land Marcel Sabitzer as a replacement.
But Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Eriksen is back in training and could be back soon.
But the Dutchman said his recovery won’t be quick enough to see him take part in their next game against Brentford.
He said: “Not for tomorrow but he’s returning on the pitch. He’s returned to team training today, so we have to see now how quickly he can make the progress.”
While Eriksen, 31, won’t be back to face his former side, Casemiro will be available after serving his suspension for a red card against Southampton last month.
Ten Hag revealed his happiness and getting both stars back.
He added: “Two quality players. The midfield department, games will be decided always in midfield, when you miss two quality players it’s clear.
“But you have a squad, if you don’t have them you still have to win.”
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Eriksen and Casemiro was Man United’s first-choice midfield when both were fit after they signed last summer.
The pair’s partnership was widely praised and partially attributed with United’s sudden revival.
After years of mediocre seasons, the club have been competitive across all four competitions and won the Carabao Cup in February, their first trophy since 2017.
Eriksen and Casemiro may need to be at their best in the closing weeks of the season as United look to continue to fight on all fronts.
The area of most concern will be in the Premier League, where United have fallen outside of the Champions League spaces after Sunday’s loss against Newcastle and Tottenham’s draw with Everton last night.