Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has lavished yet more praise on Casemiro after the Red Devils beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford.
The 30-year-old made his third consecutive start in the Premier League, and he was once again partnered in midfield by his Brazilian compatriot Fred.
The Selecao duo swarmed all over Spurs and Antonio Conte’s side couldn’t cope with the constant intensity Erik ten Hag’s side brought.
After being slowly integrated into the side, the former Real Madrid man is well and truly up to speed and has already established himself as a vital part of Ten Hag’s side.
Rio Ferdinand raves about Casemiro
Ever since Casemiro became a Manchester United player, Ferdinand has regularly called for our number 18 to be thrown into the starting line-up.
But while the 65-time Brazil international had to patiently bide his time to become a regular due to Scott McTominay’s form alongside Christian Eriksen, Casemiro’s place in the starting line-up when fit and available looks guaranteed.
Ten Hag’s men have amassed seven points from the three Premier League games the five-time Champions League winner has started.
The South American will once again likely play a crucial role when Manchester United travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to face Graham Potter’s Chelsea.
Ferdinand believes that Casemiro is the difference in United’s upturn in form and that his arrival has finally given the Reds the balance we have so badly needed and craved for years.
No player from either team won more tackles than Casemiro (4), according to WhoScored.
Casemiro had 71 touches and created two chances. He also won six ground duels and blocked one shot, as well as making one interception.
Manchester United finally have a world-class defensive midfielder to glue the team together, and it looks like Ten Hag has managed to land arguably the best midfield enforcer on the planet currently.
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