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Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen put in a robust efficiency for his nation as they held on to a 0-0 draw with Serbia.
The stalemate was sufficient to safe second place of their Nations League Group A behind Spain and they’ll advance to the quarter finals of the competitors.
The Danes had an virtually equal share of the ball with 49% however created many much less possibilities, solely eight compared to the hosts’ 22, as they looked for the win they wanted to qualify.
Eriksen has had a surprisingly good begin to the season at United with 4 targets in all competitions, together with a vital strike away to Fenerbahce within the Europa League.
Yesterday he was given a rating of 7.3 for his night time’s work and performed the whole 90 minutes.
The 32 12 months outdated had 57 touches and accomplished 28 out of his 39 passes for a passing accuracy of 72%.
He solely discovered the supposed goal with one among his six crosses and linked with three of his six lengthy ball makes an attempt.
Eriksen tried to drive his means onto the scoresheet with an effort that was off track and likewise had a shot blocked as he tried in useless to open his nation’s account.
He did full his one dribble try and received three out of his six floor duels.
In a combative show he additionally confirmed defensive solidity in a midfield three as he made three interceptions and a complete of two tackles as his aspect saved a significant clear sheet.
There are quite a few studies that Eriksen may have no future underneath Ruben Amorim as the brand new head coach will prioritise gamers with “depth”.
The Dane has additionally confirmed he has had no contact from the membership over a contract extension regardless of his present deal working out in the summertime, so he appears to have some work to do to persuade the membership he has a spot of their future plans.
Nonetheless, it’s unlikely that Amorim may have absolutely made up his thoughts about any participant till he sees them kick a ball in anger, so Eriksen may have hope he can proceed to indicate his nationwide group kind for his membership aspect and persuade him he can proceed to compete at a Premier League degree.
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