Casemiro‘s influence at Manchester United continues to grow after yet another impressive performance from the Brazilian in tonight’s 1-0 victory against Omonia Nicosia.
The 30-year-old made his third consecutive start for the Red Devils despite Scott McTominay being suspended for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
The former Real Madrid man started alongside fellow Brazil international Fred in the heart of Erik ten Hag’s midfield.
After setting up Cristiano Ronaldo’s winner at Goodison Park on Sunday, the five-time Champions League winner produced another positive display against Neil Lennon’s Cypriot side.
Casemiro’s influence at Manchester United continues to grow
United’s number 18 came agonisingly close to giving his side the lead when his piledriver of an effort from distance came crashing back off the bar.
With United pushing to break the deadlock, the midfield enforcer, who has shown throughout his career why he’s one of the best holding midfielders on the planet, proved to be a vital lynchpin and won the ball back quickly for his side.
The 64-time Brazil international was on the receiving end of a hefty challenge from Moreto Cassama.
The Omonia man was lucky to escape with only a yellow card, but more importantly Casemiro came away from the dangerous unscathed.
With McTominay suspended for the visit of Eddie Howe’s Magpies, the South American looks set to start back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since making his big-money summer move.
Against Omonia, Casemiro had 94 touches and created two chances, according to SofaScore.
The midfield maestro finished the game with 83% passing accuracy and completed five of his attempted six long balls.
He won 12 duels, as well as making two interceptions and four tackles.
Ten Hag will be hoping that Casemiro dominates his Brazilian teammate Bruno Guimaraes when the Toon Army come to M16 in three day’s time.
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