Two Manchester United stars have been named in the BBC team of the week after the win over Bournemouth.
And in doing so, pundit Garth Crooks has admitted he made a mistake over star man Casemiro.
Casemiro struck the winner against Bournemouth, his fifth goal of the season for United.
He was named by Gary Neville on Sky Sports last night as his ‘signing of the season’, and Crooks agrees.
Two Manchester United players in BBC team of the week
Casemiro was one of two players selected in the BBC Sport team of the week, with Victor Lindelof also chosen.
Crooks admitted he was hasty to judge Casemiro when Manchester United signed him from Real Madrid last summer.
He said: “The Brazil midfielder’s presence in the team, not to mention his performances, have transformed Manchester United’s season.
“I thought his arrival at Old Trafford was no more than a nice finale to a magnificent career. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. The player puts himself on the line for the team and is a leader.
“He might not be the player of the season, but for me he is without doubt the signing of the season.”
On the topic of Lindelof, who has been a regular selection for Crooks in recent weeks, he added: “His performances have been outstanding and he played a prominent part in helping Manchester United keep a clean sheet.”
Jamie Carragher apologises to Lisandro Martinez
Crooks’ apology over Casemiro was not the only admission made by a pundit last night, reflecting on the season.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher made his long awaited apology over Lisandro Martinez, who he had called ‘too small’ to play in the Premier League.
Carragher told Monday Night Football: “’d like to apologise to Lisandro Martinez, he was my surprise of the season.
“He’s a warrior, a leader, and him and Casemiro have made a huge difference.”
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