Without someone like Eriksen, that creative role has to be replaced. No ifs or buts... if we want to get back to how we used to run through teams, we're going to need to be able to break them down when they sit back.
Talking about our front 4, Son has one of the worst chance creation stats in the entire league. The eye test will back this up, he does not create chances for others. Lucas and Bergwijn are similar. Dele creates chances but ultimately, he needs someone else out there with him.
We have a HUGE void of creativity in this side. Aurier tries his best but he is arguably our #1 outlet. When we are building an attack, often we just swing it out to him and hope for a good cross. Being so lopsided, since our left fullback will never attack, makes us easy to defend against. The opposing CBs know where the ball is going and how we will attack the box.
The only player who has shown he can provide some creativity is Lo Celso. We don't expect it from Sissoko and Harry Winks is the type of player that searches for a player like Eriksen, not someone that will create opportunities by himself. Ndombele is one of the only other players that can play like this and he never gets any minutes.