Christian Eriksen is set to return from a long-term ankle injury next month, according to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Eriksen sustained the injury after being on the wrong end of the hefty Andy Carroll tackle during United’s 3-1 EFL Cup win over Reading on January 28.
The Denmark International had been expected to miss a large part of the season with an initial return date proposed for May, this led to United securing the services of Marcel Sabitzer on loan.
Nonetheless, United’s Boss Ten Hag offered a positive update on the former Tottenham and Inter playmaker, who had been a central figure in their revival in the first half of the season.
Eriksen is doing really good in his rehab, with a steady progress to get him back on the field, says the Dutch manager, “we expect him back some point in April.”
The 31-year-old had made 29 appearances in all competitions this term for United, netting two goals with nine assists, including seven in the Premier League.
Despite not playing since January, Eriksen is still equal third with Mohamed Salah and Leandro Trossard for most league assists this term, behind Kevin De Bruyne (12) and Bukayo Saka (9).