92 touches, 75 passes, 3 clearances: 6ft 4in ace was Man Utd’s best player vs West Ham today
In the upcoming Premier League clash against Aston Villa, Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, should prioritize starting Christian Eriksen, who recently made a comeback from a knee injury in the 2-0 defeat to West Ham United.
Although Eriksen entered the match as a substitute in the 85th minute, it was too late for the Red Devils to stage a comeback.
Looking ahead to the high-flying Aston Villa encounter at Old Trafford, we believe the Denmark international deserves a starting role, possibly ahead of McTominay.
In recent weeks, Erik ten Hag has consistently chosen McTominay, considering the goal-scoring threat he brings to the team.
The 27-year-old midfielder is currently United’s leading goal-scorer in the league, with five goals in 15 appearances.
Despite injuries to Mason Mount and Eriksen providing McTominay with an opportunity to showcase his skills, the €28 million-rated player has struggled to shine even with full support from the manager.
Bruno Fernandes, the most creative midfielder at Old Trafford, has been pushed into a deeper role to accommodate McTominay.
In eight of the last nine league games, McTominay has failed to register a goal or an assist, losing possession six times in the recent match against West Ham.
The ongoing selection of the club graduate is perplexing, and it’s time for this gamble to come to an end.
Now that Eriksen is back in the squad, he should reclaim his number eight position, a role he made his own when he joined Manchester United last summer.
Despite facing regular injuries in 2023, the €13 million star should share creative responsibilities with Fernandes to enhance the team’s chance-creating capabilities.
Luke Shaw has acknowledged the team’s struggle in creating chances, and reintroducing Eriksen into the starting XI is a crucial step to address this shortcoming.
