JUST IN: Man Utd have already made Hannibal Mejbri decision as Christian Eriksen suffers injury
In the wake of Christian Eriksen’s setback, Manchester United must make a choice. The international player from Denmark could spend some time on the sidelines after picking up an injury during his team’s 3-1 victory over Reading on Saturday. A return for Hannibal Mejbri can’t be completely ruled out, especially because the team has already said they’re willing to bring back loaned players.
United advanced to the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday thanks to a brace from Casemiro and a skillful finish from Fred. United was simply too strong for Reading.
But throughout the match, the Red Devils suffered a setback when Eriksen was made to leave the game.
Since joining United from Brentford in the summer, the Danish international has been a crucial part of the team.
The midfielder, who has nine assists in all competitions so far this season, will now be missed by the Red Devils.
The Manchester Evening News reported in November that United had made the decision to be amenable to calling up loan players.
And given that Hannibal is a midfielder who is beginning to make an impact at Birmingham City, that stance suggests that he might be a choice.
The 20-year-old is highly regarded at United after making intermittent appearances last season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
Hannibal’s lack of self-control is a concern; in his last 10 games, the playmaker has received four yellow cards.
Despite having a patchy season in the Midlands, he has impressed at Birmingham and earned the respect of his teammates.
Hannibal is viewed as a creative player by United, who would probably deploy him in the forward attacking areas.
And this is true despite the fact that the young player at Birmingham was given a more significant role than he had become accustomed to during the course of his career.
A early return is possible given that United is willing to recall Hannibal and that they have a clause in the contract that permits them to do so.
The playmaker following the victory at Old Trafford on Saturday night, Ten Hag, the Red Devils will nevertheless be hoping Eriksen isn’t out for an extended period of time.
It’s always challenging to comment at this time, so soon after the game has ended, remarked Ten Hag.
“But [the injury] is to the ankle. We have to wait at least 24 hours to learn the diagnosis before we can share more information.
And this is true despite the fact that the young player at Birmingham was given a more significant role than he had become accustomed to during the course of his career.
A early return is possible given that United is willing to recall Hannibal and that they have a clause in the contract that permits them to do so.
The playmaker following the victory at Old Trafford on Saturday night, Ten Hag, the Red Devils will nevertheless be hoping Eriksen isn’t out for an extended period of time.
It’s always challenging to comment at this time, so soon after the game has ended, remarked Ten Hag.
“But [the injury] is to the ankle. We have to wait at least 24 hours to learn the diagnosis before we can share more information.
“Casemiro is fantastic. Always taking solid positions in and out of position in front of the back line. He can also handle the ball and make the appropriate pass.
Therefore, he can speed up the game and score if necessary.
Wednesday’s Carabao Cup matchup between United and Nottingham Forest is the next (8pm).
In goals from Bruno Fernandes, Wout Weghorst, and Marcus Rashford, Ten Hag’s team is up 3-0 after the first leg.