Marcel Sabitzer is about to discover where he fits in at Manchester United

Seventy-three days. That is how long it has been since Christian Eriksen and Casemiro last started a match together for Manchester United.

It will be at least another two before there is a chance to reunite United's most important partnership, with the duo both back in contention to face Sevilla on Thursday night.

Casemiro should head straight back into the side after a four-match domestic suspension, given he is still fully fit and has played once in Europe and once for Brazil since his red card against Southampton last month.

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It isn't so clear about Eriksen's role, though. He made his long-awaited return from the bench against Everton at the weekend, but after such a long spell out, he might lack the sharpness to start.

United have largely struggled to offset the loss of such a creative outlet in central midfield, and Ten Hag will be eager to get the Danish playmaker back in the side as soon as it is safe to do so.

Though the last two matches have certainly been an improvement. Following the humbling defeat by Newcastle, they made a subtle midfield switch, with Scott McTominay designated for defensive duties and Marcel Sabitzer given the freedom to play in a more advanced role.

United won't get much credit for beating a Brentford side that was blunt and an Everton side that is battling relegation, but they do deserve praise for responding in such a manner with two wins that were thoroughly deserved.

The midfield make-up, particularly the unsung brilliance of Sabitzer in a role similar to Eriksen's, was critical to their immediate turnaround.

Options were limited when United looked to replace the 31-year-old in the January transfer window, and although