Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford later this afternoon and supporters have called for Mason Mount's return to the starting line-up.
10.10.2023 - 10:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Christian Eriksen believes there are two main reasons why Manchester United have struggled for form in the opening weeks of the new season.
Erik ten Hag's side are 10th in the Premier League table heading into the latest international break and are yet to pick up a point in the Champions League after two defeats from two.
United did manage to go into the break on a high, though, after a dramatic late double from Scott McTominay salvaged an otherwise disappointing performance against Brentford at the weekend.
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United will be hoping to build upon the positive momentum when they return to action against Sheffield United next week, and Ten Hag will hope to be boosted by the return of some currently injured players.
Eriksen accepts that performance levels haven't been good enough, particularly in defence, but also believes an unfortunate injury record has contributed to their poor start.
"I think you should ask the coach what he thinks," he told reporters while away on international duty. "We have been hit hard by injuries in defence. We have simply conceded too many goals.
"I was sick last week, but I'm doing fine. I don't have any flaws. The body feels good, and of course I want to play every game.
"But if you have seen the matches yourself, you may also see that (Ten Hag) plays with slightly different types than me."
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