Erik ten Hag is ready for a full diagnosis on Christian Eriksen’s ankle injury after the midfielder was pictured leaving Old Trafford on crutches.
The Denmark worldwide was on the receiving finish of a robust problem from Reading striker Andy Carroll throughout Manchester United’s 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory.
Carroll averted punishment from referee Darren England for the sort out, although he was later despatched off for 2 bookable offences.
Eriksen’s injury is a reason for concern for United, with essential Premier League clashes and a Europa League showdown with Barcelona on the horizon, and Ten Hag is ready for a full evaluation on the issue.
“It’s always difficult to say so soon after the game finished, but it’s an ankle [injury] and we have to see what the diagnosis is,” he advised a post-match press convention.
“It will be a minimum of 24 hours before we know that, and then I can say more.”
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Victory for United retains the membership in competition throughout all competitions this season and the efficiency of Antony caught the attention, having offered the help for Casemiro’s opener.
Ten Hag had known as for extra from the pre-season signing following the midweek EFL Cup win towards Nottingham Forest and, whereas he has seen progress, feels there’s nonetheless extra to return.
“I have some experience with him. We have to challenge him and if you challenge him he can adapt, adjust his game, that is what we have to do, definitely,” he added.
“He needs to be extra variable, extra dynamic, but additionally he wants his team-mates and his team-mates round him. But additionally [needs to know] easy methods to use your team-mates.
“He has to work on that, but he is investing in that at the moment, and you see the progress. But still I think there is a lot of room for improvement.”
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