Christian Eriksen, the Manchester United midfielder, made a significant impact when he came on as a substitute in the second half during Denmark’s friendly match against the Faroe Islands on Tuesday night. Denmark emerged as 2-0 winners at Brøndby Stadion, with goals from Pierre-Emile Hojberg and Mohamed Daramy securing the victory.

Initially named on the bench alongside his United teammate Rasmus Hojlund, Eriksen was brought into the game in the second half, replacing Mathias Jensen. In the approximately 45 minutes he was on the field, Eriksen showcased his skills and had a notable influence on the match.

During his time on the pitch, Eriksen had 61 touches of the ball and attempted 51 passes, successfully completing 45 of them, resulting in an 88% pass accuracy. He also provided five key passes, demonstrating his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Eriksen displayed his precision in crossing the ball by attempting seven crosses, four of which found their intended targets. Additionally, he showcased his vision and long-range passing ability by attempting eight long balls and successfully finding a teammate on seven occasions.

The 32-year-old midfielder made a significant contribution to Denmark’s second goal of the night, providing an assist for Mohamed Daramy. Eriksen’s technical ability was on full display, and he also showed his competitiveness by winning both of the ground duels he engaged in.

Moreover, Eriksen drew two fouls from his opponents, highlighting his ability to disrupt the opposing team. Recently, the player expressed his dissatisfaction with his reduced playing time at Old Trafford, citing the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo as a factor. Eriksen emphasized his desire for more minutes on the field.

His impressive performance in the friendly match served as a timely reminder of his capabilities, providing manager Erik ten Hag with valuable insights ahead of Man Utd.