June 17th 2023.
At the beginning of last season, Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was a surprise hit in front of goal as he scored an impressive seven goals in total. Despite being signed for his abilities in winning the ball back from the opposition, he still found himself getting on the scoresheet.
The 31-year-old Brazilian operated at the base of midfield, getting the ball to the side's more creative players. While he enjoyed finding the back of the net, he says that winning the ball back is what he loves the most.
In an interview with Manchester United’s official website, Casemiro said: “I reckon it’s now the third season in my career where I’ve managed to score seven goals. Of course, I’m not what you’d call a genuine goal scorer! Everyone likes to get on the scoresheet but a favorite phrase of mine is always that my ball-winning tackles are my goals. That’s what I really like doing and that’s when I’m at my happiest.”
The midfielder went on to explain that his real job on the pitch is to help out his teammates, close down space, and bring the ball out from the back with quality. Although he loves scoring goals, Casemiro knows that is not his main role. He concluded by saying “We all like to [score], but in reality, my job and what I do on the pitch is something quite different, everybody knows that!”
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