Eriksen has made a remarkable return but belongs on bigger stage

Christian Eriksen has found the ideal place to relaunch his career but must soon decide whether Brentford can be his long-term home.

The Dane has made a hugely impressive return to top-level football after suffering a cardiac arrest last June, which many believed would end his career.

The Bees have won all five matches Eriksen has started since he joined in January and are virtually guaranteed a second season in the Premier League.

Yet the 30-year-old’s deal with Brentford lasts only until the end of the campaign. The prospect of someone signing him on a free transfer, when he is healthy and playing so well, is surely too good to resist.

Brentford host Tottenham, where Eriksen spent six and a half years, on Saturday, with Bees boss Thomas Frank hoping his compatriot is enjoying life so much he will decide to stay. Frank said again that there would be no decision before the end of the campaign but will continue to hold talks with Eriksen and his representatives.

‘He is very happy here,’ said Frank. ‘If you look at some of the pictures of our celebrations he always has a big smile on his face. That’s a positive sign.

‘I don’t think there will be any decision before the end of the season. Will there be talks? Yes, probably, but no decisions.’

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