Christian Eriksen leaves Old Trafford on crutches after suffering an ankle injury

Christian Eriksen will undergo a scan to determine the extent of his injury after being seen on leaving Old Trafford on crutches following Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Reading.

The Danish midfielder is waiting to find out how long he faces on the sidelines with concerning footage shared by a fan on Twitter showing him hobbling out of Manchester United’s ground.

Eriksen is seen wearing a grey protective boot and uses the aid of two crutches as he exits the stadium having been caught by Reading striker Andy Carroll.

United’s midfield star could now face a lengthy spell on the periphery of Erik ten Hag’s squad having been caught late in a challenge that saw him subbed off and head for immediate treatment.

Christian Eriksen (right on floor) holds his ankle after being caught by Reading striker Andy Carroll

Eriksen (centre) leaves Old Trafford wearing a protective boot and using the aid of crutches

The post-game footage will concern United supporters given Eriksen’s impressive performances that have been crucial to the team’s success during his debut season at the club.

United’s dominant 3-1 fourth round cup win over the Championship side on Saturday evening maintains United’s status as the only Premier League side left in four competitions. 

The video has quickly gathered over one million views on Twitter as a stern-looking Eriksen keeps his left foot raised in the air while using crutches to hold himself up as he makes his way to the players bus.

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