His rivals are working with far better players

Harsh maybe. True? Most definitely.

Take a look at the players around Chelsea star Eden Hazard for one. They are far better than what Eriksen has to aid his cause. Andre Schurrle and Mo Salah were deemed not good enough by Jose Mourinho but would walk into the Spurs squad.

Likewise with Alexis Sanchez and Arjen Robben. Both have players around them to carry the burden when they are having an off game. The same cannot really be said for Eriksen.