Rasmus Hojlund ‘would like’ Christian Eriksen to get more minutes after Man Utd star revealed he was ‘unhappy’ with lack of game-time

Rasmus Hojlund hopes his compatriot comes back into the fold (Picture: Getty)

Rasmus Hojlund ‘would like’ his compatriot Christian Eriksen to get more minutes after the Manchester United midfielder revealed he was ‘unhappy’ with his lack of game-time.

Eriksen has started just nine of United’s 28 Premier League games this season and recently admitted he was dissatisfied with his current role under Erik ten Hag.

The 32-year-old was a key member of Ten Hag’s squad last season, making 44 appearances in all competitions, but his influence appears to be shrinking.

Hojlund was glad to see Eriksen come on as a late substitute in last weekend’s memorable FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool and hopes he get more minutes at club level after the international break.

‘I myself have sat on the bench for Copenhagen, so I know what that means,’ Hojlund, who joined his Denmark team-mate Eriksen at Old Trafford last summer, told TV2. 

‘But he holds his head high and he is a class player. There is absolutely no doubt about that. 

‘There is no concern at all from me about it. Of course, you want to play football. And I’m sure he does too. [But] he trains well and is still very positive and very helpful, so it’s not a big deal. He is a real professional. 

Christian Eriksen made a cameo in Manchester United’s win over Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

‘It was good he got some minutes against Liverpool. I think he did really well when he came on. 

‘He is a good player, so you would like to see him on the field, but we have many good players. So it must be the coach’s decision whether he plays or not.’ 

Expressing his dissatisfaction over his reduced role at Manchester United, Eriksen told Tipsbladet: ‘I have previously stated that I am not satisfied with not playing, but it’s not something that keeps me up at night.

‘The team is performing, and you must respect the role you have alongside [the rest of the team].

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‘For my part, it has been about working hard and focusing on being fresh for every game, and I am. It is easier now to accept my role than it would have been before.

‘I have had a conversation with Erik about being unhappy with the situation and wanting to play as much as possible.

‘But I am available and need to be available for the team, which I am and always will be.’

Asked about his talks with Erik ten Hag, Eriksen added: ‘He said it was the team he had chosen, and Kobbie [Mainoo] is doing well, and the rest of the midfield is also performing well.

‘So there is competition for places, which is expected when playing for a top club. There is great competition within the team.’

Manchester United have plenty to play for when the domestic calendar resumes as they battle for Champions League qualification and look ahead to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

For knocking out Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, the Red Devils were rewarded with a favourable draw against Championship side Coventry City. Manchester City face Chelsea in the other semi-final tie.

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