Manchester United secured all three points in a 3-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.
United recorded the win with Diogo Dalot, Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo all on the scoresheet.
Victory means United have a chance to top the group when they take on Spanish side Real Sociedad, but must win by two clear goals to overcome a 3-goal deficit on goal difference.
There are many players who will be praised for the excellent performance of the team, including the goalscorers and Alejandro Garnacho, but United’s unsung hero in victory was Christian Eriksen.
The Dane had another shocking display in the middle of the park where he was able to pull the strings and control proceedings.
Eriksen recorded a whopping 130 touches on the ball!
The midfielder completed a whopping 104 passes with a 91% success rate in what was a complete action by the player who formed the pivot alongside Casemiro.
Eriksen made six key passes in his time on the pitch.
He completed five long balls and completed three crosses, including the all-important one in the first half for Dalot’s opening goal.
Eriksen also shone in his defensive responsibilities, winning 2/3 of his duels from the field.
The player created a great opportunity and, as stated, capped off a great night with an excellent assist for Dalot.
Christian Eriksen’s game by the numbers against Sheriff Tiraspol:
130 touches 104 passes completed 91% passing accuracy 6 key passes 5 long balls completed 3 crosses completed 2/3 ground duels won 1 big chance created 1 assist
Incredible tonight. ???? pic.twitter.com/KYddfdjAJ5
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 27, 2022
Eriksen’s performance tonight only served to reinforce what many fans already knew: he is one of United’s most important players.
The control he brings to the wing-back cannot be underestimated. Game by game, the 30-year-old is showing why he was a canny United acquisition.
