Why Dorgu is suited to the Reds

Eriksen, who is Denmark’s captain, knows our January addition from the time they’ve spent together in the national team.

Dorgu scored on his debut for the Scandinavians last September and has caught the eye in his early outings for the Reds.

United's no.13 was an effervescent and athletic presence at Goodison Park on Saturday and much of our play was directed through him.

“I think you've seen already what he can bring,” said Eriksen a couple of days before the trip to Merseyside.

“He's an athletic full-back and a good player on the ball that likes to go forward. And yeah, he's a very nice guy. There’s not many Danish guys who aren’t nice guys!

“I think he fits in well. He has to get used to everything in the Prem and at this club, but he's in good hands and I think he'll do really well.”

Dorgu is the eighth player from Denmark to represent the Reds and a ninth has recently been added, in 17-year-old striker Chido Obi.

With Eriksen and Hojlund established members of the squad, it's quite the contingent and Christian believes that reflects well on the nation and its talent pool.

“I think there's always been that [interest], more or less,” he added.

“For a few years you had a good [Peter] Schmeichel here at the club, so I think the connection with Danish people has always been close.

“But at the moment, of course, we're three or four from Denmark and it’s a lot compared to what there has been before.

“At the same time, it means that Danish guys are good players and they can play at a big club and then yeah, just really to show the country [off].”