Christian Eriksen will undergo a scan to determine the extent of his injury after being seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches following Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Reading.
The Danish midfielder is waiting to find out how long he faces on the sidelines with concerning footage shared by a fan on Twitter showing him hobbling out of Manchester United’s home ground.
Eriksen can be seen wearing a grey protective boot and using the aid of two crutches as he exits the stadium after being caught by Reading striker Andy Carroll.
United’s midfield star could now face a lengthy spell on the periphery of Erik ten Hag’s squad having been caught late in a challenge that saw him subbed off and head for immediate treatment.
Christian Eriksen (bottom right) holds his ankle after being caught by Andy Carroll
Eriksen (centre) leaves Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and using the aid of crutches
United’s dominant 3-1 fourth round cup win over the Championship side on Saturday evening maintains United’s status as the only Premier League side left in four competitions.
But, the post-game footage of Eriksen will concern United supporters given the midfielder’s impressive performances have been crucial to the team’s success this season.
The video has quickly gathered over one million views on Twitter as a stern-looking Eriksen keeps his left foot raised in the air while using crutches to hold himself up as he makes his way to the team coach.
Boss Erik ten Hag explained the club wouldn’t know the extent of Eriksen’s injury until Sunday
Eriksen looks in pain as he tries to recover from Carroll’s tackle and is later forced to sub off
Man United manager Ten Hag confirmed he didn’t know how long Eriksen’s injury break could be, admitting in Saturday’s post-match press conference that a diagnosis couldn’t be made until Sunday.
The Dutchman explained: ‘It’s always difficult to say in this moment so short after the game has finished.
‘But it’s an ankle [injury]. We have to see what is the diagnosis, so it costs us a minimum of 24 hours before we know that and then I can say more.’
Eriksen (left) was forced off through injury in the 57th minute against Reading on Saturday
The Danish midfielder has been a key player at United under Ten Hag’s reign at Old Trafford
The 30-year-old has gone under the radar as one of the steals of the summer transfer window, making 30 appearances in all competitions for the Reds so far this season and registering two goals and nine assists in the process.
But Eriksen is now a major concern for United’s upcoming Carabao Cup second-leg clash with Nottingham Forest, however even more worryingly could miss key fixtures against Crystal Palace, Leeds, Barcelona, and Liverpool in the Premier League.
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United lack a natural replacement for the playmaker with Fred and Scott McTominay the most likely of options available to Ten Hag and his backroom staff.
Eriksen has maintained a good injury record so far throughout his career, missing just 88 appearances forced by knocks since 2010.
United breezed past Reading to qualify for the fifth round of the FA Cup and could extend their stay in the Carabao Cup and Europa League in the coming weeks.
Eriksen has made 30 appearances in all competitions for Man United so far this season
United could be forced to do late business in the January transfer market if Eriksen’s injury keeps him out of action
The Glazer family have been tight with their money in the January transfer market with Burnley striker Wout Weghorst the sole arrival.
United is up for sale as the American owners look to cash in on their prized asset. Ineos billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has already confirmed his commitment in leading a takeover.
However, any serious injury to Eriksen could spell trouble and force United into a last-ditch recruitment drive during the final days of the January transfer window.