Erik ten Hag confident Manchester United can cope without Christian Eriksen

The club said he will be out for an “extended period” following the challenge by Andy Carroll.

BIG BLOW: Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for around three months (Tim Goode/PA)

Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury but manager Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have the players to cope with the key midfielder’s absence.

The 30-year-old has slotted into life at Old Trafford seamlessly since joining as a free agent in the summer, making 31 appearances in all competitions.