Manchester United fans had been clinging onto the hope that Casemiro had undergone something of a revitalisation over the summer break.
Yet, three games into the campaign, the Brazilian is back to the standards that supporters had grown accustomed to in 2023/2024.
Liverpool lead 2-0 heading into half-time and, at the time of writing, Casemiro has lost possession 10 times already in the match – the most of any player.
For Luis Diaz’s opener, Casemiro was under no pressure at all outside the area. Yet, he dispatched a dismal attempt of a pass straight to Ryan Gravenberch, who was able to carry the ball and play in Mohamed Salah, who assisted Diaz with an inch-perfect cross.
LUIS DIAZ AT THE FAR POST!
Liverpool take the lead against Manchester United 🔴 pic.twitter.com/LcsdCkgqsU
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 1, 2024
The 32-year-old proceeded to be shrugged off the ball just moments later by Diaz, after which the Colombian netted his second of the match.
"Two Casemiro mistakes, two Diaz goals" 😬
What a finish this is 👌 pic.twitter.com/lNaWEnBXUs
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 1, 2024
Footage courtesy of Sky Sports.
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