For years Manchester United fans have dreamed of signing a top class defensive midfielder, and it has been a painful wait.
Casemiro might just have been worth waiting for. The former Real Madrid ace is now settled in at United and is dominating games.
He was a total class act against Tottenham in the 2-0 win, leading the Red Devils to overpower a Spurs midfield stacked with quality.
Rio Ferdinand hailed Casemiro as a ‘difference maker’ after United’s victory, while Erik ten Hag also talked up the Brazilian after the victory.
Lisandro Martinez praises ‘incredible’ Casemiro
Casemiro has been warmly embraced by Manchester United supporters, who are thrilled to see a player in his position who is finally contributing well.
The midfielder almost broke the deadlock with a powerfully struck shot which whizzed just wide and would have left Hugo Lloris no chance if it was the other side.
He already has an assist to his name and almost had another at the weekend if Marcus Rashford had scored a late header. Manchester United have an all round midfielder, not simply a ‘destroyer’.
Casemiro’s Instagram post drew responses from Manchester United teammates who hailed his importance to the team.
Lisandro Martinez branded him ‘incredible’, while David de Gea simply posted an emoji of a rock.
Former United defender Patrice Evra also expressed his admiration for the new signing.
Manchester United’s path to sign Casemiro in the summer was not a straightforward one. But the deal was done eventually. Thankfully.
Casemiro is a player who helps make every single Manchester United teammate better. He is exactly the type of midfielder the team needed to lead the Erik ten Hag revolution.
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