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Erik ten Hag admits it will be 'difficult' for Manchester United to sign a deadline day replacement for injured Christian Eriksen and insists he has the players who can 'fill the gap' - with Denmark star facing three months out

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are unlikely to sign a replacement for Christian Eriksen before the transfer deadline after the Denmark star was ruled out for up to three months.

Eriksen damaged the ligaments in his left ankle in United's FA Cup win over Reading at the weekend when he was fouled by veteran striker Andy Carroll.

The former Tottenham midfielder left Old Trafford on crutches, and United confirmed on Tuesday that the 30-year-old will be sidelined until late April or early May.

Christian Eriksen (bottom right) is out for three months with an ankle injury suffered after Andy Carroll (left) lunged in with a clumsy challenge from behind on Saturday

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are unlikely to sign a replacement for Christian Eriksen

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