November 11th 2024.
Casemiro has been on top form lately for Manchester United, and he's feeling pretty good about it. He recently opened up about his performance against Liverpool, which he admits was a bit of a nightmare. But that's just one bad game in an otherwise great season for the 32-year-old.
Like many of his teammates, Casemiro received some criticism during Erik ten Hag's reign as manager. But since Ruud van Nistelrooy took over as interim manager, Casemiro has been back in top form. In fact, he believes that he's been playing well all season, with the exception of that one rough match against Liverpool.
Speaking of that game, Casemiro was subbed off at halftime and replaced by youngster Toby Collyer. Of course, being taken off the pitch is never a good feeling, but Casemiro knows that it was necessary for the team's overall performance. "I only had the Liverpool game, right?" he said, referring to questions about his form. "The whole team was not good in that game, or this season."
Despite that rough game, Casemiro is still feeling confident in his abilities. He recently praised his partnership with fellow midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who joined Manchester United over the summer. "I have a good connection with him," Casemiro said. "When one goes forward, the other covers, and vice versa. That is how it has to be, one compliments the other."
Not only do they work well together on the field, but Casemiro also has a lot of respect for Ugarte off the field. "He is a great person," Casemiro shared. "He's a good kind of person. Then, little by little he is also showing that he is a national team player from Uruguay, from a team that has good players. Then he has total respect, not only mine, but all the players."
Casemiro's partnership with Ugarte has been paying off, as he scored in Van Nistelrooy's first game in charge against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. Van Nistelrooy himself was thrilled for Casemiro and praised his hard work and dedication to the team. "I was delighted for Case," he said. "He's such an example for us. That was part of my celebration, I'm happy for him."
It's clear that Casemiro has been a valuable player for Manchester United this season, and his teammates and manager recognize and appreciate his contributions both on and off the field. Despite facing some criticism, Casemiro remains focused and determined to continue playing at his best for the team.
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