[FrankDrebin]

Short term signing playing like a short term signing. Some good moments but fundamentally I don't think he ever expected to be this heavily involved for us.

 

[RedDevilRoshi]

He has done well in the deep-lying position but he's an attacking midfielder. We need an actual CM in the position he currently occupies.

Enzo Fernandez would be the ideal midfielder in there but looks like he’s Chelsea bound unfortunately.

 

[SAFMUTD]

He's tidy but we need someone with more legs in midfield. The difference defensively between Casemiro and him is day and night.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

I want more from him. He gets on the ball and plays some cute balls but I just want to see him demanding it more and really taking the game by the scruff of the neck.

Looked tired and I felt the sub was needed.

 

[Lyng]

Really bad today. He isn't a cm but is still our best partner for Case at the moment. Ideally we get a proper cm and Christian can play in the 10 role. Him and Bruno sharing that spot would probably be better for us.

 

[Beachryan]

Is he done then as a 90 minute player? Has had a pretty good rest after the WC, but really not back up to speed at all since the restart.

Wouldn't mind Fred getting in there alongside Casimero, and that's never something that feels good typing.

Still think he should be a Bruno-alternative/sub.

 

[DWelbz19]

Moutinho / Neves / Nunes is a pretty good midfield trio. In matches against midfields of similar/superior quality, I’d be reluctant to start him. Especially away. He’s too poor off the ball.

 

[Greck]

I never noticed him look so knackered. Out of possession it felt like our midfield looked unathletic. Our pressures and tackles always looked a step behind. Off the ball Casemiro is the one keeping it together.

 

[zenith]

He'll need replacing. Ideally it should be this summer but unless we get a big sugar daddy buyer, reckon it won't be before next summer

 

[DJ_21]

Think he was brought in as like a stop gap signing. Think we’re still after someone like de Jong to fill in next to Casemiro. It’s good that ETH watches the game closely though and knows exactly what needs changing. He’s making the right subs. Fred coming on was needed for more energy against their midfield.

 

[Mmxxii]

I like him as a person but he's effectively a downgrade from Pogba (just doesn't generate the irritation I had with Pogba).

Fred will make a better partner for Casemiro given his higher intensity but we lose a lot of the creativity that Eriksen brings.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

I like him as a person but he's effectively a downgrade from Pogba (just doesn't generate the irritation I had with Pogba).

Fred will make a better partner for Casemiro given his higher intensity but we lose a lot of the creativity that Eriksen brings.

Eriksen is a massive upgrade on Pogba on the basis that he can play more than 3 or 4 games in a row without getting injured.

 

[Red in STL]

Eriksen is a massive upgrade on Pogba on the basis that he can play more than 3 or 4 games in a row without getting injured.

Eriksen is a massive upgrade on Pogba on the basis that he gives a shit and doesn't prance bout the pitch like a show pony

He had an off day against Wolves and TBH Fred is probably a better option against teams like them

 

[Bert_]

I like him as a person but he's effectively a downgrade from Pogba (just doesn't generate the irritation I had with Pogba).

Fred will make a better partner for Casemiro given his higher intensity but we lose a lot of the creativity that Eriksen brings.

He's doesn't have the raw talent Pogba has but he's so far proved to be far better suited to the role we wanted Pogba to play. You need to build a team around Pogba if you want to get the best out of him with players that cover his weeknesses and lack of concentration. Problem with that approach is that when Pogba doesn't play the system breaks down.

If we want to transition to the style of play Ten Hag is looking to implement then we need to be moving towards a system that doesn't require any particular individual to be on the pitch to make it work. It might not work as well without certain players available but it still works overall.

Eriksen works well currently but can and will be replaced in the future without disrupting the dynamic we're aiming for.

 

[DWelbz19]

Just realised he got another assist today. He’s currently on 6, just second behind de Bruyne in the league. His dead ball specialism is coming in handy

 

[OverratedOpinion]

Eriksen is a massive upgrade on Pogba on the basis that he gives a shit and doesn't prance bout the pitch like a show pony

He had an off day against Wolves and TBH Fred is probably a better option against teams like them

Pogba is clearly a better player. His problem is that he has been constantly injured for 3 years.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Just realised he got another assist today. He’s currently on 6, just second behind de Bruyne in the league. His dead ball specialism is coming in handy

That’s damn impressive considering the difference in quality between the players they’re providing bullets for.

 

[Red in STL]

Pogba is clearly a better player. His problem is that he has been constantly injured for 3 years.

Pogba has masses of skills and technical ability, but it means little when he has a terrible attitude, that's why we're glad to see the back of him

 

[Lights Out]

I can’t help but really like him.

Fantastic set-piece delivery again and an all-round calm and composed display.

I imagine he’s a great role model in the dressing room.

 

[OverratedOpinion]

Pogba has masses of skills and technical ability, but it means little when he has a terrible attitude, that's why we're glad to see the back of him

Yeah it's a hard one. How much do you include someone's personality in how you rate them. I suppose technically you do so to the point of how it effects their performances but Eriksen despite being a very good player has still never performed for us at the level that Pogba did at his best here. Happy he is gone ultimately but just trying to avoid rewriting history.

 

[johannes_fd]

Pogba has masses of skills and technical ability, but it means little when he has a terrible attitude, that's why we're glad to see the back of him

Agreed. With Pogba you never knew what you would get. Absolute world class sometimes, but extremely unreliable. Always felt like he was a world cup/euros player, 100% dialed in for short periods of time, but never motivated for a full 40 games a season.

I love what Eriksen brings to the team, and i think his presence both on and off the pitch is alot better for the club than what Pogba was.

 

[Red in STL]

Yeah it's a hard one. How much do you include someone's personality in how you rate them. I suppose technically you do so to the point of how it effects their performances but Eriksen despite being a very good player has still never performed for us at the level that Pogba did at his best here. Happy he is gone ultimately but just trying to avoid rewriting history.

I'd rather have a player with the right attitude over any player with the wrong one, that's the reason why I'm glad Ronaldo is gone as well. It's also the reason I'm glad we have Fred, you can doubt his abilities but you can't doubt his commitment and attitude.

It's a team game and we are a better team without both of them despite what they could do on occasion

 

[Wilt]

Has become my favourite player under ETH.

Quietly gets on with it, without any fuss, just class.

 

[Waynne]

I like him as a person but he's effectively a downgrade from Pogba (just doesn't generate the irritation I had with Pogba).

Fred will make a better partner for Casemiro given his higher intensity but we lose a lot of the creativity that Eriksen brings.

Would Eriksen not be able to provide competition to Bruno further up the pitch if we were to pair Fred (or a new midfield signing) with Casemiro?

 

[SirScholes]

Yeah it's a hard one. How much do you include someone's personality in how you rate them. I suppose technically you do so to the point of how it effects their performances but Eriksen despite being a very good player has still never performed for us at the level that Pogba did at his best here. Happy he is gone ultimately but just trying to avoid rewriting history.

Eriksen over pogba all day
For every highlight moment of pogba he’s equally lose the ball on the edge of his own box
Not in it for the team just his own glory

Eriksen doing the simple things incredibly well puts him a class above pogba

 

[Vault Dweller]

Love him.

 

[SirScholes]

Pogba is clearly a better player. His problem is that he has been constantly injured for 3 years.

This is just one of the problems
Only playing FIFA is pogba worth having over Eriksen
need to remember a game is 90 minutes of passing/pressing/holding positions/following tactics, not just 3:00 of highlight compilations

 

[Redderp]

Anyone else notice that Eriksen constantly talks to the ref. I find it a bit funny since he is very quiet and a bit boring outside the game. I wonder what he is saying because the refs never seems to be bothered by it. But everytime something happens on the pitch he is more than happy to jump in and talk to the ref. It just struck me as being funny when i noticed it, because you would kinda think Eriksen would be the last one to talk to the referees.

 

[calodo2003]

Loved the look of bemused exasperation on his face when he was getting into it with the ref about the B’mouth player picking the ball up & being awarded a second free kick.

 

[The Corinthian]

Just realised he got another assist today. He’s currently on 6, just second behind de Bruyne in the league. His dead ball specialism is coming in handy

Wow. Great signing on a free.

 

[Borys]

I am still not convinced if this is the most optimal way to use Eriksen. He is providing assists and moving the ball well, but a bit lightweight in midfield and easy to run past. I'd like to see him and Fred on the pitch at the same time, I think this would seal our midfield defensively and the front 3 will still be getting a lot of support (especially considering Casemiro is so much more than just a DM).

I know this will not happen because of ETH being the biggest Bruno fan, but still I think this could be an option for more diffiulcult games.

 

[gregor]

Great player.
I think he should be the captain.

 

[Idxomer]

He was ok, we played much better after Fred came on and got the ball quicker to Bruno and the other forwards on transition.

 

[Lyng]

He was ok, we played much better after Fred came on and got the ball quicker to Bruno and the other forwards on transition.

The game was much more open then, and we got pressured by them. That type of game Fred is a great option.
In the first half where we controlled the match and had to break down their defence Eriksen was very good. If he didnt play we dont score that goal in the first half.

 

[GMoore23]

He's been a great signing.

If we get de Jong in the summer, Eriksen can rotated more with both him and Bruno to prolong his career.
We rely too heavily on him currently.

 

[NotoriousISSY]

I didn't realise he had produced that many assists in the PL.

His set pieces are a breath of fresh air.

Of course with him, there is a slight weakness when we're being countered but with the insurance policy Casemiro provides it's a worthwhile risk, and even more so when we've got Martinez and Varane starting with their front-foot defending.

Ten Hag has referred to players being functional and that's exactly what Eriksen offers. Whatever limitations he has, he's actually delivering on his strengths - whereas midfielders who have been benched by Ten Hag or have since left were visibly led by their limitations.

 

[Drizzle]

I am still not convinced if this is the most optimal way to use Eriksen. He is providing assists and moving the ball well, but a bit lightweight in midfield and easy to run past. I'd like to see him and Fred on the pitch at the same time, I think this would seal our midfield defensively and the front 3 will still be getting a lot of support (especially considering Casemiro is so much more than just a DM).

I know this will not happen because of ETH being the biggest Bruno fan, but still I think this could be an option for more diffiulcult games.

You're right. I actually think Eriksen is a big weakness when we don't have the ball - very slow and weak, easy to breeze past. I'd much rather him play as rotation with Bruno or perhaps deeper in games when we'll dominate possession.

As a free signing we've got to be delighted though. Happy with him.

 

[Red00012]

I like him as a person but he's effectively a downgrade from Pogba (just doesn't generate the irritation I had with Pogba).

Fred will make a better partner for Casemiro given his higher intensity but we lose a lot of the creativity that Eriksen brings.

A downgrade on Pogba who was always injured and thought he was better than what he was ? Right

 

[mctrials23]

Eriksen over pogba all day
For every highlight moment of pogba he’s equally lose the ball on the edge of his own box
Not in it for the team just his own glory

Eriksen doing the simple things incredibly well puts him a class above pogba

This is broadly my view as well. Pogba at his peak is a joy to watch and wins you games on his own. Probably a few levels above Eriksen. Problem is he gave you those performances about 3 times a season and week to to week he caused more problems in the team than he solved.

Would have been interesting to see him in a midfield with Casemiro though.

 

[Godfather]

I like him for these 60 mins with Fred coming on to replace him