Christian Eriksen has proven why Manchester United should keep their options open

There is something poetic about Christian Eriksen's return to football.

Less than 12 months on from the harrowing scene the whole world sat watching, whilst praying to the skies above and crossing everything possible, the Denmark international is moving back towards his best, most recently helping Brentford record one of the biggest shocks the Premier League has ever witnessed.

On Saturday, he scored once and produced an outstanding performance in midfield to help the Bees register a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Whilst it was an occasion that no Brentford supporter will ever forget, seeing Eriksen's name flash up on the Soccer Saturday vidiprinter was a special moment for just about everyone, regardless of who you support.

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After suffering a cardiac arrest in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Iceland last June, it was feared that Eriksen would never play competitive football again. It felt certain that it was going to be the most heartbreaking of endings to a career that still had a lot more to give - and so it is proving.

Since Brentford took a punt on him in January, signing him on a deal until the end of the season, Eriksen has justified their thinking, producing some eye-catching displays in his first four outings for the club. But his performance against Chelsea on Saturday was nothing short of outstanding, proving that he still has what it takes to compete with the best.

He was at the epicentre of helping the club record one of its biggest results in its history and taking them one step nearer towards Premier League safety. With respect, he looks a step ahead of his team-mates and his decision to put pen to paper