On August 10th, the Community Shield saw Manchester United draw 1-1 with Manchester City in regulation time, only to lose 6-7 in a penalty shootout. While they may not have lifted the trophy, United still had a big win, with Brazilian midfielder Casemiro winning back the hearts of fans with his impressive performance.
Looking back at last season, Casemiro’s form had left Manchester United fans disappointed. The player who achieved so much at Real Madrid faced criticism for his lack of pace and frequent mistakes. But in the Community Shield, Casemiro proved his worth once again. Not only did he start the game, but he dominated the midfield.
According to statistics, Casemiro completed 10 successful tackles, a number unmatched by any other player on the pitch. Even more striking is that his tackle count surpassed the entire Manchester City team – 7 tackles against 6. Particularly in the second half, Casemiro executed a precise interception, stealing the ball from Manchester City winger Doku, an act that garnered rapturous applause from the United fans. Casemiro’s defensive awareness and interception abilities effectively restricted Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s performance, building a solid barrier for Manchester United’s defense.
Manchester United fans expressed their joy on social media about Casemiro’s return to form: “That’s the Casemiro we know!” some exclaimed. Others shared their feeling of witnessing “a new top-class player”. Some fans even believe “perhaps Casemiro just needed a summer to find his best form”.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gave Casemiro’s performance high praise: “This is the perfect time for Casemiro to show his full abilities. Last season, his tactical positioning was not ideal. In my opinion, Casemiro has always been a crucial player.”
Regarding Casemiro’s future, ten Hag revealed: “Currently, I have not received any news about Casemiro’s transfer, which makes me quite relieved.” According to the Daily Mail, several Middle Eastern teams, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, are closely monitoring Casemiro’s situation, but no concrete offers have been made yet. Even if Casemiro stays, Manchester United are still looking to bring in a midfielder to increase squad depth and prepare for the future.
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