Man United stars ‘throw their support behind Casemiro’ after his Liverpool horror show with one member of Erik ten Hag’s side leading the rallying cry for the Brazilian
- The Brazilian midfielder struggled in Man United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool
- United’s players have reportedly rallied behind Casemiro after the heavy defeat
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Manchester United players have reportedly rallied behind Brazilian midfielder Casemiro following his troubled performance in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool.
Casemiro, 32, played a tough 45 minutes against Arne Slot’s visiting team, during which time he made two mistakes that contributed to Luis Diaz’s first two goals.
United manager Erik ten Hag brought on the Real Madrid legend at half-time, replacing him with debuting youngster Toby Collyer. He looked dejected as he left Old Trafford.
Casemiro has been criticised after an excellent first season was followed by a difficult second, with his performances at Liverpool also proving a tough task for the experienced player.
There have been comments about Casemiro’s ability to continue to perform at the top physical level the Premier League demands, but no-one in the United dressing room has blamed him for the defeat, The Sun reports.
Manchester United players have rallied behind Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after his troubled performance against Liverpool
Casemiro made two mistakes that immediately helped Liverpool score their first two goals
Casemiro has been criticised for his ability to remain in the Premier League
Captain Bruno Fernandes gave the team a stern dressing down at half-time as Liverpool flexed their muscles on their rivals. The United captain stressed that every player must take responsibility.
Casemiro has started all three of United’s Premier League games so far in midfield alongside Kobbie Mainoo, but is facing increasing competition from new signing Manuel Ugarte.
The five-time Champions League winner has previously been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia after struggling in United’s midfield last season, but Ten Hag is keeping him as he looks to strengthen his team’s squad.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes gave the squad a telling off at half-time as Liverpool flexed their muscles at Old Trafford
Scott McTominay’s departure to Serie A giants Napoli made it even more important that Casemiro stays with the 13-time Premier League champions for another season.
Casemiro’s future is likely to depend on his performances in the run-up to the January transfer window. A source told The Sun: ‘Nobody pointed the finger at Casemiro after the game.
‘The opposite was true and the mood in the dressing room was that everyone had to improve and perform better.’
Meanwhile, United legend Rio Ferdinand has also defended the midfielder and responded to previous claims from Jamie Carragher that Casemiro ‘should leave football’.