I've only seen Eriksen play live a few times and the one thing I noticed the most is that he does shirk a tackle. You won't ever see Eriksen win a 50:50 either so I can understand why some fans get frustrated with him.
However, he does work hard for the team and tracks back. He regularly tops the individual stats when it comes distance covered. Also, and this is the most important, he creates chances (plus scores) in a team that has little creativity. Who else in our team could play that ball to Llorente against Chelsea?
Are there better players out there? Of course there are but we're not getting De Bruyne, either of the Silva's, Pogba etc. Could someone like Havertz become as good? Possibly but we would need someone who can become a 1st team starter straight away if he leaves.
With someone like Eriksen, he's the type of player who I think will only be appreciated when he goes. He's been inconsistent this season but so have most of the team and I for one think he would be sorely missed.
However, he does work hard for the team and tracks back. He regularly tops the individual stats when it comes distance covered. Also, and this is the most important, he creates chances (plus scores) in a team that has little creativity. Who else in our team could play that ball to Llorente against Chelsea?
Are there better players out there? Of course there are but we're not getting De Bruyne, either of the Silva's, Pogba etc. Could someone like Havertz become as good? Possibly but we would need someone who can become a 1st team starter straight away if he leaves.
With someone like Eriksen, he's the type of player who I think will only be appreciated when he goes. He's been inconsistent this season but so have most of the team and I for one think he would be sorely missed.