Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor has said that Erik ten Hag will drop Christian Eriksen from Manchester United’s team.
According to him, Mason Mount’s arrival in the ongoing summer transfer window means that the former Inter Milan midfielder’s playing time would drop to almost nothing.
The 31-year-old Eriksen has established himself as a vital starter at Manchester United since arriving on a free transfer last summer.
He played 37 from the start out of his 44 appearances in the past campaign, registering two goals and 10 assists.
Mount, on the other hand, is close to being announced as United’s first signing of the summer. He has already undergone his medical ahead of his £60 million arrival from Chelsea, according to Sky Sports.
Speaking to Football Insider, Agbonlahor said, “If I’m being honest, Eriksen didn’t do very well last season.
“He seemed like he lacked the legs and just couldn’t get the ball back as much as Ten Hag wanted. Especially in the games against Manchester City – I just thought he wasn’t really good enough.
“They need legs – and Casemiro, [Bruno] Fernandes and Mount gives you that. Mount is more mobile, can score goals – and he fits in perfectly. I think he’ll definitely come in for Eriksen. I see Mount as a number eight, rather than playing out wide. I don’t think Eriksen has done enough to stay in that team anymore.”