Manchester United won't need reminding of the quality Christian Eriksen can bring and his return from injury should provide a welcome boost this weekend.
Eriksen is in line to make the matchday squad for United's Premier League trip to West Ham on Saturday, an early gift for the final game before Christmas.
The 31-year-old has been out of action for six weeks after picking up a knee injury in the 1-0 win at Luton Town last month.
He returned to training earlier this week and will bolster Ten Hag's midfield options going into a hectic period. United started with a midfield three of Sofyan Amrabat, Kobbie Mainoo and Scott McTominay in Sunday's 0-0 draw at Anfield, and so the intelligence of Eriksen will be appreciated. LUCKHURST: Only one United centre back is certain of staying next season ALSO READ: United set for midfield boost after Huddlestone included in training Having been a regular starter last season, Eriksen has seen minutes limited with the arrival of Amrabat and Mason Mount, plus the increasing prominence of Mainoo.