Manchester United have finally got their Toni Kroos eight years later
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen as a free agent in the summer, many thought he would be used as a bit-part player but six games into their season and he has been instrumental in the centre of the pitch.
Following Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, it was difficult to imagine the Danish international setting foot on the pitch once again, never mind reaching the heights he did for Brentford and now at United.
For years, the Reds have struggled with their midfield creativity, often relying on square pegs in round holes to fill the void of a true creative-minded number 8. READ MORE: Ten Hag faces huge decision over whether to unleash secret weapon against City United have failed to replace retired players, the main one being Michael Carrick, who was the glue that gelled United’s midfield together under Sir Alex Ferguson for so many victorious seasons.
He was a calm and composed figure who dictated the play and would spray passes into the attacking third. United have finally secured a defensive midfielder with Casemiro from Real Madrid but previously the club lacked a true defensive midfielder who not only can shield the defence but can also create attacks and be a driving force in releasing the ball into the opposition’s half.
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