Ex-Man Utd star has no regrets after swapping Old Trafford for relegation battle

Christian Eriksen joined Wolfsburg from Manchester United in the summer but has found himself in a relegation battle with the German outfit - something he's yet to experience

Christian Eriksen saw his Manchester United spell end in the summer as he headed to Germany at Wolfsburg - not knowing he would be getting his first taste of a relegation scrap.

The Dane has spent the bulk of his career in England - with Tottenham, Brentford and then at Old Trafford. In the summer he made his first move to the Bundesliga, but it is only goal difference that is keeping his new team outside the bottom three.

Wolfsburg have won the title this century, but they've fallen down the pecking order and Eriksen's side have had to digest some humbling days, which includes an 8-1 defeat at Bayern Munich.

Eriksen's CV includes recent victories in the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, he's also played in a Champions League final, but now faces the threat of a season in 2 Bundesliga. The layout in Germany means the side who finishes third from bottom would go into a play-off in a bid to retain their top flight status.

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Eriksen admits he'd certainly rather be on the winning side, but he can stomach the difficult spells and sees a way out of the danger facing Wolfsburg.

He said: “I’ve actually mostly been on the other side. At many of the clubs I’ve played for, it was more about finishing in the top 10. Brentford was perhaps the only exception. And at VfL, it’s actually my first time fighting relegation. But that’s football; in the end, it’s an experience that comes with the territory.

“I can handle it! Of course, you’d rather be on the winning team. But that doesn’t always work out. Then it’s about getting back on track. For us, it’s a battle right now, and many little things are going against us, which makes it even harder. Nevertheless, I’m positive when I see how we’re working.”

Eriksen's move to Germany was motivated by a desire to play, something that wasn't guaranteed at the Red Devils, and he stands by his summer move. He said: “Yes, football is fun. I wanted to play football, and I’m doing that here.”

Wolfsburg have not been in the second tier of German football since 1997 and as recently as 2021 they were finishing in the top four and playing in Europe. Since then they've been more accustomed to finishing in the bottom half.

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