Gary Neville hails the impact of ‘dominant force’ Casemiro at Manchester United

Gary Neville has showered Casemiro with praise for the impact he has made in the Manchester United dressing room, calling him “a commanding force” in the team.

Casemiro has been one of United’s biggest stars this season since joining Old Trafford from Real Madrid last summer for £70m, coming together with a huge reputation after winning five Champions Leagues with Los Blancos. .

But while there were high expectations for Casemiro to lift a struggling Red Devils team, the Brazilian has gone from strength to strength under Erik ten Hag and has been one of the first names on his squad sheet, most recently starring in the final of the Carabao Cup to help United beat Newcastle.

Neville believes Casemiro has revolutionized the dressing room, calling his influence ‘off the scale’ and said he was amazed at the way he has ‘controlled’ the team.

“What Casemiro has done to that dressing room is off the scale,” said the former Man United defender. Sky sports.

Gary Neville has become lyrical about Casemiro, calling him a ‘dominant force’ at Man United

The Man United legend said the Brazilian’s impact at Old Trafford had been ‘out of scale’

“It looks like he’s in complete control of that team, a dominating force.”

With Casemiro’s help, United moved up to third in the Premier League table, overcoming an initially difficult start to the season as one of the only teams in any position to challenge title favorites Arsenal and Man City.

While Neville has given up hope of catching leaders Arsenal, who are 11 points ahead, he feels Casemiro’s presence in midfield can at least help United boost the top two teams, saying he could have a “massive impact” on the rest of the team. season.

“I feel that they are not going to win the title, but I would not like Casemiro to chase me if Arsenal and City lose points.”

“It could have a massive impact in terms of how United could approach it.”

Casemiro played the first 45 minutes of United’s 3-1 win over West Ham, which saw the home team lose 1-0 in the FA Cup clash, before Nayef Aguerd’s own goal, the A shot from Alejandro Garnacho and finally a goal from Wout Weghorst sealed his place. in the next round.

He praised the Brazilian for taking ‘full control’ in terms of his influence on teammates.

Neville even hinted to Casemiro that he would have a ‘huge’ effect on the title race, despite United trailing leaders Arsenal by 11 points.

Neville was full of praise for United’s fighting spirit, saying it seems the team is “never out of the game” under Erik ten Hag.

“I was watching the game feeling ‘are they coming back? Is it a game too far?” They seemed a little nervous, but this team is starting to build trust with the fans, with ourselves watching. They’re never out of the game, they’ve got great spirit, they’ve got the rebound in them, they never feel that they are expired

He said his old team would have a successful season if they finish with a trophy and finish in the top four, but added that he wouldn’t be surprised if they finish with another trophy.

‘There will be people [at United] they realign their goals to what they should achieve. If you said top 4 and carabao cup, that’s a successful season, but let’s not lose sight of where United were a few months ago.

‘It wouldn’t be a surprise if they picked up another trophy. It’s easier than it seemed a few weeks ago, Europe has great teams, I wouldn’t let them pass because the momentum is with them and the momentum is great at this point in the season.

Casemiro has played a total of 34 times since joining United, scoring five times, the last of which was in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.