Regular first-team football is usually a pre-requisite for those hoping to remain in their nation’s starting XI. Take Christian Eriksen, for instance. The Manchester United playmaker was included in Denmark’s roster for September’s Nations League fixtures. But Lars Knudsen – taking temporary charge after the departure of Kasper Hjulmand – was quick to warn Eriksen that he might not be quite so fortunate next time around. Having not played a minute in any of Man United’s three games so far in 2023/24, Eriksen is in an ‘unsustainable’ situation at Old Trafford. Continue to warm the bench over th…
