Graeme Souness has doubled down on his criticism of Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, after calling the Brazilian midfielder a ‘Steady Eddie’ last year.
The former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder made a premature judgement on a world class player who had won everything at Real Madrid. And, it was clear to see that he made a huge different to Manchester United last season.
However, Souness has appeared on talkSPORT with Simon Jordan and Jim White, only to stress again that he doesn’t think highly of Casemiro. Last year he stated that the Brazil star, aged 30, was not worth £60 million whereas most United fans would beg to differ.
Jordan, who says ridiculous things about United at times, broke into laughter after Souness insisted he would love to have been called a Steady Eddie in his time.
One fan called into the radio station with a request for Souness, saying: “I will immediately donate £20 right now if you, on air, go back on your ‘Steady Eddie’ comment on Casemiro.”
Souness replied (via talkSPORT): “No, no. I still believe that. I would be happy to be called a Steady Eddie.
“Someone that is a seven-and-a-half out of 10 every week. I don’t think he is spectacular.”
Jordan said: “That is a bait and switch if I’ve ever heard one. If you called Souness a Steady Eddie, his head would come off.”
Souness added: “I still stand by that and I don’t think I am wrong on that.
“He is a good player but you would never describe him as a great player.”
Casemiro is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League. There’s not a team he wouldn’t start in, so Souness’ dismissive tone when it comes to the Brazilian doesn’t add up.
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