THE Manchester United confirmed, this Tuesday, the injury of midfielder Christian Eriksen, who should be sidelined until April. The Dane injured his ankle during a FA Cup match last Saturday against Reading.
Speedy recovery, @ChrisEriksen8 🙏#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 31, 2023
In a statement, the Red Devils confirmed that the player’s recovery time could be up to three months, but that they expect a possible return before the end of the season. The number 14 shirt was an important part of the midfield of the English team, playing alongside Casemiro.
With important games ahead, United are already moving in the market to find an immediate replacement. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the club wants Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid. Also of interest to the team is the Austrian Sabitzer, from Bayern Munich, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Both would arrive as starters to supply Eriksen’s embezzlement.
In the coming weeks, United will compete in the English League Cup, FA Cup, face barcelona for the Europa League and fight for the top positions in the English Championship.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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