Rasmus Hojlund sends message to Erik ten Hag over Christian Eriksen frustrations

Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund has dubbed Christian Eriksen a “class player” as he hopes for more game time for his international teammate.

Eriksen recently shared his frustrations towards his lack of minutes for the Red Devils, having started just nine of United’s 28 games this season and lost his spot in the starting lineup to emerging starlet Kobbie Mainoo.

The Danish midfielder has not started a game since January and has been an unused substitute in six of the club’s last seven games. His most recent performance came against Liverpool when he came off the bench to help his side secure progression in the FA Cup.

Hojlund, Eriksen’s teammate for both club and country has praised the ‘class player’ that the 32-year-old proves to be.

Speaking to TV2, he said: “I myself have sat on the bench for Copenhagen, so I know what that means. 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 for me about it. Of course, you want to play football and I’m sure he does too. He trains well, is still very positive and very helpful, so it’s not a big deal. He is a real professional.

“It was good that 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.

“It must be the coach’s decision whether he plays or not.”

United are set to return to Premier League action when they travel to west London on 30 March to face Brentford, the team Eriksen left to join the Red Devils in 2022.