Manchester United have not seen much of what Casemiro is capable of since he signed for the club in the summer. There is plenty of time for this to change.
While Casemiro is defined as a destroyer in midfield, he can also play a bit too – scoring a memorable long-range free-kick years ago for Porto.
Tonight he has been in action for Brazil showcasing his passing range with a 40-yard assist for Raphinha to score a header.
Casemiro assist for Brazil
Casemiro’s assist came in an international friendly against Tunisia, and helped Brazil race into a 4-1 half-time lead.
This was Casemiro’s 65th international game, and just his third assist. He has four goals for his country.
Casemiro was joined in midfield for this game by Manchester United teammate Fred, who sat out the last match against Ghana.
United loanee Alex Telles also started the game, while Antony had to settle for a place on the bench.
Hannibal is among the substitutes for Tunisia, whose task was made harder after centre-back Dylan Bronn received a red card.
Casemiro is bidding to earn a starting spot against Manchester City in the derby this weekend.
Scott McTominay has been preferred lately as Casemiro settles, and the Scot is already back in training after he was suspended for Scotland’s fixture with Ukraine tonight.
Brazil’s match with Tunisia is being held at the Parc de Princes in Paris, meaning there is no long haul flight back to Manchester for Casemiro and his Manchester United teammates.
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