Official Site of Man U · Sep 26, 2022
Carrick praises ‘intelligent’ Eriksen
During his playing days, Carrick oozed class in the middle of the park, pulling the strings much like the composer of an orchestra.
Since his retirement in 2018, United have had a number of midfielders, but few have matched the nonchalant composure with which Carrick governed the central areas. That was, until Christian Eriksen arrived at the club this summer.
The Denmark international began his career as a no.10, but has been utilised by manager Erik ten Hag in a deeper role this season, drawing comparisons with the likes of Carrick and another United great, Paul Scholes.
Such has been Eriksen’s form, the Dane was voted our Player of the Month for September by the United fanbase.