Manchester United duo Casemiro and Matheus Cunha are in line to star for Brazil at the World Cup this summer.
The upcoming World Cup will be at the back of many players’ minds over the coming months, but Casemiro remains focused on Manchester United, even after announcing his departure at the end of the season.
Casemiro, 33, believes that helping United secure a Champions League spot would be the best way possible to prepare for the World Cup.
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Carlo Ancelotti has formed a reunion with Casemiro after winning everything with the Brazilian midfielder at Real Madrid. They share a close relationship.
The veteran has featured heavily in the team since the Italian coach took charge, but he is not the only United player who is set to play a key role at the World Cup later this year.
Casemiro and Matheus Cunha secure World Cup spot
The mood at Old Trafford has lifted since Michael Carrick was appointed head coach, succeeding Ruben Amorim following a dire 14-month reign.
Now, Brazilian duo Casemiro and Matheus Cunha have been handed a boost amid reports that Ancelotti has a list of players who are guaranteed a place in the squad granted they avoid injury setbacks for the remainder of the season.
Ancelotti has had almost eight months to get to know the Brazilian players and settle on a core of players he can trust.
According to ESPN, 11 players have guaranteed spots in the Brazil squad unless something unexpected happens, such as an injury.
They include Casemiro and Cunha, which means Ancelotti has been happy with their performances at United, which fans hope can continue for the remainder of the season.
Brazil players guaranteed places in the World Cup squad:
- Alisson
- Marquinhos
- Gabriel Magalhaes
- Casemiro
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Vinicius Jr
- Estavao
- Raphinha
- Rodrygo
- Matheus Cunha
- Gabriel Martinelli
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Casemiro World Cup record for Brazil
Casemiro has made 82 appearances for the Brazil national team, after previously representing his country at U17 and U20 level.
Just eight of those caps came at a World Cup, so Casemiro will be aiming to build on that this year in what will be his final chance to play in the competition unless he’s still in contention for a place in four-years time.
Most of Casemiro’s caps (38) came in international friendlies.
Meanwhile, it will be Cunha’s first-ever World Cup campaign.
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