May 17th 2024.
Former Brazilian football star Rivaldo recently expressed his opinion on the struggles of his compatriots in the Premier League. He believes that Casemiro and Antony, who play for Manchester United, as well as Gabriel Jesus, who plays for Arsenal, should consider leaving their current clubs this summer.
According to Rivaldo, the three Brazilians have faced difficulties in the Premier League this season and a change of scenery could benefit their careers. He specifically mentioned Casemiro, who is 32 years old and has had a tough end to the season. After his performance in a 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggested that Casemiro should move to the MLS or Saudi Arabia.
Antony, who was signed by Manchester United for a hefty fee of £82 million, has also failed to impress at Old Trafford, scoring only one goal in the Premier League this season. Despite Arsenal challenging for the title, Jesus has been a peripheral figure with only four goals in 26 league appearances.
"I still believe that Manchester United winger Antony is a great player," Rivaldo shared his thoughts with Betfair. "He has already played in a World Cup for Brazil and he is still young with a lot of football ahead of him. However, his current club has been struggling for a while now, so leaving England could be a good move for him."
Rivaldo suggested that moving to a team in Spain, Germany, or Italy could be crucial for Antony's progress. "With his skills and style of play, he would fit in well with any big team in Spain," Rivaldo added. "A change of scenery could also help him regain his spot in the Brazilian national team, and who knows, maybe he could play in the 2026 World Cup."
The former Brazil World Cup winner also advised Casemiro and Jesus to consider leaving their clubs if they want to return to the national team. "Manchester United is not the club it once was and it's unfair for Casemiro to be criticized for that," Rivaldo said. "He needs to be in a strong team and compete for titles. There are rumors of him moving to Saudi Arabia, but if he wants to play in a World Cup, he should go back to Spain or try his luck in Italy."
Rivaldo also expressed concern for Gabriel Jesus, who has lost his place in the Arsenal starting line-up and spends most of his time on the bench. "He has already been to a World Cup, but there are other players in his position who are standing out and scoring goals," Rivaldo explained. "Jesus needs more playing time and without that, he won't be able to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. It's time for him to consider leaving Arsenal and find a club where he can play regularly and prove himself."
In conclusion, Rivaldo emphasized the importance of being in top form for the national team. "Football is all about current performance, not past achievements," he stated. "For Jesus to make it to the 2026 World Cup, he needs to be a starter and that won't happen if he continues to sit on the bench."
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