Dwight Yorke: Scott McTominay and Fred MUST deliver for Man United in Casemiro’s absence

Manchester United pair Scott McTominay and Fred must “stand up and earn their money” while Casemiro is out due to suspension, says iconic former striker Dwight Yorke.

United have a difficult period ahead after the in-form Brazilian midfielder was sent off in their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday after putting both hands around Will Hughes’ neck.

Casemiro will miss the next three games for United after he strangled Hughes and coupled with the long-term injury to Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen missing the next three months, boss Erik ten Hag may have a problem. in your hands.

Midfielder McTominay and Fred are obvious candidates to step up in his absence and Yorke, who played 152 times for the Red Devils between 1998 and 2002, believes this is his “moment” to show Ten Hag that he can be trusted. they.

‘It’s hard for him [Casemiro’s] teammates, because we all know what he brings to the table, and they’re a much better team with him involved,’ he told Ladbrokes:Fanzone.

Man United pair Fred (L) and Scott McTominay (C) must step up for United in Casemiro’s absence, says iconic former striker Dwight Yorke

Yorke believes the duo have a great time to show Erik ten Hag that they can be trusted.

‘It will be a big loss for them, but this is where the best teams are tested; you need the players to come in and do the work while he’s out.

“For people like Scott McTominay and Fred, their job right now is simple: they have to stand up now and earn their money. You have to come in when the team needs you.

“Erik ten Hag needs to put those players aside and emphasize how much he needs them in Casemiro’s absence. That’s where you get the unity of the team, when the guys sitting on the bench can come in and do a job. It helps the team.

Casemiro faces three games out after being sent off for United against Crystal Palace

‘These marginal players have to stand up… that’s why you have such great squads. You can’t trust a player all season. There has to be depth to the quality, otherwise what do you get paid for?

“I hope the players recognize that, and I hope Ten Hag can trust his players. This is his moment. He needs them now.

New signing Marcel Sabitzer is also a player who can step in after arriving on loan from Bayern Munich, but Fred and McTominay are two players who know each other well and will be able to fit in easily in the team.

United will face Leeds United on Wednesday, but the game will come too soon for McTominay, who is still out of shape, but Fred will have a chance to prove he is reliable.

Ten Hag also confirmed that the club will not appeal Casemiro’s suspension following his reckless actions against the Eagles.