Erik ten Hag awarded Casemiro with his first domestic Manchester United start during Sunday’s Premier League clash away to Everton.
Despite being at fault for the Toffees’ opening strike, Casemiro grew into the game and played a vital role in the Red Devils going on to claim all three points.
Summer signing Antony levelled the scoreline after he netted his third goal in as many Premier League appearances with Cristiano Ronaldo bagging the 700th club goal of his sensational career.
However, despite Antony and Ronaldo’s goalscoring heroics, it was Casemiro who was singled out by his manager.
Following his impressive performance, which saw him link up well with Ronaldo, ten Hag, who spoke to BT Sport after the game, heaped the praise on the 30-year-old midfielder.
“Casemiro will anticipate quickly and we saw during the game how important he is, winning a lot of balls. He also played the ball for Ronaldo. He grew into the game,” ten Hag said, as quoted by BBC Sport.
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However, even though United fans will have a lot to celebrate following Sunday’s important victory, one player who will be incredibly disappointed is striker Anthony Martial.
Making his return from injury, the France international was named in the Red Devils’ starting lineup, however, after picking up a knock during the warm-up, even though he went on to start the game, the former Monaco attacker was forced off during the first half.
Confirming Martial’s untimely injury, ten Hag said: “Martial had a problem in his back, he was important. We were happy with all the subs, Ronaldo got the winning goal and Varane showed his importance with his organisation and heading capacity.”
Am very happy with wine but What annoyed me is Martial injury he just come from injury and again he has so am not happy he’s still Young player but injury has become problem for him.
The challenge from Pope was not good at all
Casemiro & Ronaldo don’t derseve the bench
I agree
well deserved victory