Man Utd and Erik ten Hag handed fitness boost as Christian Eriksen returns to training after knee injury

Eriksen was back in practice with his fellow United team-mates on Monday after being sidelined for over a month due to a knee injury. The return of the Denmark international will come as a significant boost to Erik ten Hag's team as they have struggled with injury concerns this season.

The Red Devils have been without Tyrell Malacia, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo and Mason Mount for an extended period, while Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof were kept out of the weekend's 0-0 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League.

Eriksen had been an important figure for the Old Trafford club before sustaining the injury in the first half of the home game against Luton on November 11. He has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Ten Hag's team, scoring one goal and registering two assists.

It is not yet known if Eriksen will be back in action for United for their Premier League match against West Ham on Saturday. Failing that, he could be given the nod to feature when they take on Aston Villa on December 26.