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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided a positive update on the fitness of midfielder Christian Eriksen. The Denmark international is currently out nursing an ankle injury that he picked up in a 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading in January this year.
Eriksen was previously expected to return to full fitness in late April or early May, which could have seen him miss the remainder of the ongoing season. However, Ten Hag's latest update has given Manchester United fans some hope.
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The Dutch tactician has confirmed that the playmaker will play some part this term as the club enter the final half of the season fighting on three fronts. However, he stopped short of providing a definite timeline for Eriksen's return to action.
"I think he will play [this season], yeah, definitely. But I can't tell now an expectation [of when]. I think his progress in the rehab is OK, is going according to plan, so we will definitely see him but not before the international break," Ten Hag said ahead of the Red Devils' upcoming Premier League encounter against Southampton.
The English giants are currently third in the Premier League table and in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup and the Round of 16 of the Europa League. Therefore, Eriksen's return this term could help them navigate the final few matches of the season.
It remains to be seen when the Danish ace returns to full fitness.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag not taking Southampton lightly
Manchester United welcome 19th-placed Southampton in their next Premier League assignment on Sunday, March 12. Ten Hag has urged his players to give their 100% in the match, especially after the 7-0 humiliation against Liverpool.
"We have seen two weeks ago Southampton beat Chelsea away, so we have to play an outstanding performance on Sunday to beat Southampton," Ten Hag said.
He added:
"At the bottom it's very close, so they will be front foot, they will be aggressive, they will do everything they can do to collect points here. So, we have to be 100% and give the best performance to beat them."
