Christian Eriksen

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he must await Christian Eriksen's diagnosis after the midfielder was substituted in the second half of our 3-1 ...

[Fred](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/fred) who came on to score our third goal in the match, in the 57th minute. [Ten Hag was asked](https://www.manutd.com/en/videos/detail/erik-ten-hag-press-conference-after-man-utd-v-reading-28-january-2023) about the fitness of the Denmark international. [convincing win over the Championship outfit](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/match-report-and-video-highlights-for-man-utd-v-reading-in-fa-cup-fourth-round-28-january-2023) at Old Trafford on Saturday, but one dampener on the evening was the sight of [Eriksen](https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/christian-eriksen) being withdrawn after suffering a knock.

Christian Eriksen could be facing a spell on the sidelines at Manchester United after being forced off with an ankle injury in the 3-1 win over Reading in ...

[Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) man in the second half. The Danish midfielder was replaced by Fred, who later scored in a [3-1 victory](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manutd-reading-facup-goals-highlights-29076488), and there is concern about the severity of the problem. We have to [make] the opponent think so we can take benefit of it." [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) fourth-round tie against Reading, but was forced off in the 57th minute with an injury after a poor challenge from Andy Carroll. Amadou Mbengue headed in from a corner to give Paul Ince’s side consolation after Carroll was sent off for two yellow cards. [Footage shared on Twitter](https://bit.ly/3Hgj73A) by a United supporter showed Eriksen leaving the stadium on crutches, with a protective boot on his left ankle. The 30-year-old has made 30 appearances this season, contributing two goals and nine assists in all competitions. "We see offensively he has a part [to play]. We have to see what is the diagnosis, so it costs us a minimum of 24 hours before we know that and then I can say more.” Eriksen is now a major doubt for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) games against [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) and Leeds to think about too. [Christian Eriksen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/christian-eriksen) is set to undergo a scan on his ankle after the [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) midfielder was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches on Saturday night.

The Denmark midfielder sustained a knock at the start of the second half and was then caught on the ankle by Reading forward Andy Carroll.

United are next in action when they host Nottingham Forest in Wednesday’s second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, having taken a 3-0 lead in the first leg, before the visit of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. We have to see what is the diagnosis, so it costs us a minimum of 24 hours before we know that and then I can say more.” The Denmark midfielder sustained a knock at the start of the second half and was then caught on the ankle by Reading forward Andy Carroll, who saw red in the second half of the match for two other bookable offences.

Christian Eriksen faces a spell on the sidelines at Old Trafford with footage showing him leaving the stadium on crutches following Man United's FA Cup ...

United breezed past Reading to qualify for the fifth round of the FA Cup and could extend their stay in the Carabao Cup and Europa League in the coming weeks. However, any serious injury to Eriksen could spell trouble and force United into a last-ditch recruitment drive during the final days of the January transfer window. Eriksen (centre) leaves Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and using the aid of crutches The video has quickly gathered over one million views on Twitter as a stern-looking Eriksen keeps his left foot raised in the air while using crutches to hold himself up as he makes his way to the team coach. [Christian Eriksen](/sport/christian-eriksen/index.html) will undergo a scan to determine the extent of his injury after being seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches following Saturday's [FA Cup](/sport/fa_cup/index.html) victory over Reading. Eriksen can be seen wearing a grey protective boot and using the aid of two crutches as he exits the stadium after being caught by Reading striker Andy Carroll.

Manchester United's Christian Eriksen was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches after a crunching tackle from Andy Carroll.Eriksen left the 3-1 FA C.

[United](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113099/manchester-united/) as a free agent during the summer after a six-month stint at Brentford, where he returned to action after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. [received his marching orders](https://talksport.com/football/fa-cup/1316852/andy-carroll-sent-off-reading-man-united-fa-cup/) in the 65th minute. [3-1 FA Cup win over Reading](https://talksport.com/football/fa-cup/1316918/casemiro-key-erik-ten-hag-man-united-johan-cruyff-inspiration/) in the 57th minute, making way for Fred who scored United’s third goal.

Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury in Manchester United's FA Cup fourth round victory over Reading on Saturday.

But it is an ankle injury, and we have to see what is the diagnosis." After the match, Eriksen left Old Trafford on crutches and wearing a protective boot. The 30-year-old was on the wrong end of a robust tackle from Reading striker Andy Carroll and was replaced by Fred. It was another successful night for the Reds as they continue to be the only side in England still competing on all four fronts. He has registered two goals and nine assists. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s side secured their spot in the next round of the competition with a comfortable 3-1 win over the Championship outfit, with [Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) (2) and [Fred](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/fred) both on the scoresheet for the home side.

The Denmark midfielder sustained a knock at the start of the second half and was then caught on the ankle by Reading forward Andy Carroll.

United are next in action when they host Nottingham Forest in Wednesday’s second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, having taken a 3-0 lead in the first leg, before the visit of Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. We have to see what is the diagnosis, so it costs us a minimum of 24 hours before we know that and then I can say more.” The Denmark midfielder sustained a knock at the start of the second half and was then caught on the ankle by Reading forward Andy Carroll, who saw red in the second half of the match for two other bookable offences.

Erik ten Hag speaks about the ankle injury that Christian Eriksen suffered against Reading in the FA Cup.

We have to see what is the diagnosis, so it costs us a minimum of 24 hours before we know that and then I can say more.” The 30-year-old has managed seven assists in 19 Premier League games so far. Ten Hag was unable to offer any firm updates after the game, only that it was an ankle injury.

Manchester United star Christian Eriksen limped out of their 3-1 FA Cup victory over Reading on Saturday night.

And with the transfer window open, and [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) needing somebody to fill the void, Isco could be an interesting proposition… And though United have the option to recall Hannibal Mejbri, there’s a sense they’d prefer the 20-year-old to see out the season at Birmingham instead. At the end of last season, the 30-year-old decided to leave and pursue a new challenge at Sevilla. They were keen on the player back in the summer transfer window of 2013, only for Real Madrid to win the race for his signature instead. Eriksen is now set for a scan as the Red Devils look to see the results so they can determine the true extent of the damage. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) are now two midfielders short in the wake of Christian Eriksen’s injury against [Reading](/latest/reading-fc) on Saturday night.

Christian Eriksen is facing an anxious wait over his fitness after suffering an injury against Reading on Saturday, while Donny van de Beek has already been ...

Vocal United fan Mark Goldbridge said on Twitter: "We've lost Van De Beek for the season & Eriksen is on crutches. But fans feel the club needs to act now amid their pursuit of a top four finish. His foot was covered with a protective boot and Eriksen will now undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury.

These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, January 29. ... Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury in ...

[CLICK HERE](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/win-tickets-premier-league-womens-25899985) [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/casemiro-man-united-news-latest-26100386) Almost an hour after full-time, a freshly showered and tracksuited Casemiro strides into a drafty and deserted concourse that doubles as a mixed zone. After he swept in his second of the night against Reading, he smiled knowingly at his swift withdrawal by Ten Hag. [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-eriksen-injury-news-26100257) [Maguire explains what was said in dressing room at half-time vs Reading](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-reading-maguire-casemiro-26100290)