It's been easy to focus on the negatives for Manchester United this week. The commanding position chucked away against Sevilla and the damaging run of injuries at a crucial time have made Erik ten Hag's job considerably tougher.
But there are silver linings to be found and one presented itself on the back of another moment of misfortune at the City Ground. Marcel Sabitzer won't see it that way, but his injury sustained in the warm-up against Nottingham Forest did at least allow for some familiarity to return to Ten Hag's side.
While United can field an XI of injured or suspended players this week, the return of Christian Eriksen between Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in midfield acted as something of a comfort blanket. The top scorer is absent, both central defenders are crocked, there was a right-back at left-back, but Eriksen was pulling the strings once again.
