Christian Eriksen confirms Erik ten Hag talks over "unhappy" Manchester United situation

The 32-year-old made 44 appearances for the Red Devils across all competitions last season, chipping in with two goals and 10 assists, but he has since fallen down the pecking order this term.

Indeed, Eriksen has started only 11 of his 21 games in 2023-24, completing the full 90 minutes on just four occasions, and he was most recently used as a substitute in United's epic 4-3 extra-time win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals last weekend.

Injuries and the emergence of rising star Kobbie Mainoo, who has regularly started alongside Casemiro in centre-midfield, have ultimately contributed to Eriksen's lack of regular first-team football.

The Denmark international has acknowledged the form of those around him in the midfield department, but he is still «not satisfied» with his current situation at the club and has made it known to Ten Hag.

«I have previously stated that I am not satisfied with not playing, but it's not something that keeps me up at night,» Eriksen told Danish newspaperTipsbladet.

«The team is performing, and I must respect the role you have alongside. 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.

«He said it was the team he had chosen, and Kobbie is doing well and the rest of the midfield is also performing well, so there is competition for places, which is expected