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Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes CAN'T play together for Man United, claims Danny Murphy, with the new signing likely to be warming the bench at Old Trafford because 'he isn't on the same level' as the Portuguese star

Danny Murphy doesn't believe Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen can play together at Manchester United and the Dane will be reduced to cameos from the bench at Old Trafford.

Eriksen, 30, because the second signing of the Erik ten Hag era at United when he joined on a free transfer last week after he turned down the chance to stay at Brentford.

It capped a remarkable comeback to the highest level for the midfielder after he suffered a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark at last year's European Championship.

Bruno Fernandes is United's established No 10
Christian Eriksen has arrived at Manchester United

Christian Eriksen (right) has signed for Manchester United but there are doubts over whether he'll be able to play alongside Bruno Fernandes (left) in the No 10 role

talkSPORT pundit Danny Murphy has his doubts over whether the pair will dovetail at United

ud83dudc40“If you think you’re getting Eriksen & Bruno in a midfield 3…you got no chance!