Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag feared he lost Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen for the rest of the season.
Ten Hag said he was ‘angry’ about the tackle that Reading forward Andy Carroll put in on Eriksen.
The tackle was terrible, and has left Eriksen out since the end of January.
“I was so angry about that tackle and he was away – at first we feared we had lost him for the whole season but he worked very well. “
The Dutchman also revealed that the Dane is in his final stages of recovery, praising the medical team for their work.
“I think the medical department did really well.
“In togetherness he is already returning to the squad and so is available for the final stages of the season. We are very pleased with that.”
Eriksen’s importance to United
Eriksen’s absence has impacted the Red Devils substantially in possession, with a lack of control being evident in recent games.
One half of ten Hags preferred midfield pivot along with Casemiro, .
Casemiro‘s suspension issues as of recent, have left both preferred midfielders out of selection.
With both returning for the impending run-in, ten Hag will be confident of a successful finale to his first season.
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