Antony has described his ”no nonsense” Manchester United team-mate Casemiro because the membership’s new ”guard canine”.
- Casemiro had a troublesome begin at United
- Has been rising in stature with extra minutes
- Antony praises fellow Brazilian
WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazilian took a while to adapt to his new environment following his £70 million ($79m) summer season switch from Actual Madrid. Nevertheless, he’s now residing as much as his status as probably the greatest defensive midfielders within the enterprise and has established himself as a significant cog in Erik ten Hag’s squad with spectacular shows towards Tottenham and Chelsea. Antony, his shut pal and compatriot, has hailed the midfielder for his affect at Previous Trafford.
WHAT THEY SAID: “Casemiro is a extra severe sort. I all the time say he is our guard canine within the center. He is a no-nonsense man, a extra severe sort,” The Brazilian winger informed the membership’s official media.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Casemiro chipped in with an essential equaliser towards Chelsea, which was his first objective for his new membership. Nevertheless, he has informed supporters to not count on an excessive amount of from him within the last third. Casemiro informed the United Assessment lately: “All people is aware of my work. My position is defensive – to assist my teammates and produce the ball out from the again with high quality. I defend, initially, and supply stability to the staff. After all, a objective right here or there’s good however doing my job and defending nicely comes first.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR CASEMIRO? Manchester United are gearing up for his or her Europa League conflict towards Sheriff on Thursday and Casemiro will hope to maintain up his wealthy vein of type.