Manchester United fans are in awe of Casemiro at present and a new clip of the Brazilian marshalling the side during the Carabao Cup final has now come to light.
Erik ten Hag’s team claimed their first trophy since 2017 with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Wembley and Casemiro was integral to the Red Devils’ success.
Indeed, the 31-year-old scored the opener just before half-time, before expertly protecting the United back four in the second half.
And while it was United’s jubilant celebrations that caught the attention of fans at the time, a fresh video of the Brazilian interacting with teammate Marcel Sabitzer has recently emerged.
Casemiro’s brilliant interaction with Sabitzer during Carabao Cup final
Sabitzer replaced Fred in the 69th minute, with United 2-0 to the good.
Given there was no need to push for more goals, Sabitzer offered to help out defensively and drop back alongside Casemiro, yet the Brazilian quickly shut down the Austrian.
With the aura of a man who has won five Champions League titles, Casemiro boldly asserted that he had things under control and urged Sabitzer to remain forward.
It proved to work wonders in the end, as United comfortably held on to secure their first silverware in six years and restore pride among the fanbase.
Check out the interaction below:
Could United win the quadruple?
Inspired by the likes of Casemiro, Ten Hag has resurrected a United squad that appeared on the brink of despair.
From a side that lost 4-0 to Brentford at the start of the season, to winning a trophy just six months later, it’s been a truly remarkable turnaround.
United have now lost just once in 2023 and could still win four trophies this season.
With a Europa League last-16 tie against Real Betis to come, as well as an FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham at home –– it’s a good time to be a United fan at present.
And while the prospect of winning the Premier League still seems unlikely, you can’t count United out yet.
Sat 11 points behind Arsenal at present, United have a game in hand on their rivals, and with the Gunners still having to play Manchester City again, you just never know.
First things first, though, they must beat a struggling Liverpool side this weekend at Anfield – something they last did in January 2016.
Klopp and Ten Hag call for end to ‘tragedy chanting’
Liverpool and Man Utd managers plea to fans to stop chants and online abuse related to tragic events
The Liverpool and Manchester United managers made a heartfelt plea to fans that chants and online abuse relating to tragic events such as Munich, Heysel and Hillsborough have to be eradicated and urged supporters to create a special atmosphere worthy of the occasion.
“One of the main reasons why the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United is so special is that it is so intense and no one should ever want to change this,” Klopp said. “But at the same time when the rivalry becomes too intense it can go to places that are not good for anyone and we do not need this.
‘We do want the noise, we do want the occasion to be partisan and we do want the atmosphere to be electric. What we do not want is anything that goes beyond this and this applies especially to the kind of chants that have no place in football. If we can keep the passion and lose the poison it will be so much better for everyone.”
Ten Hag added: “The rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool is one of the greatest in world football. We all love the passion of the fans when our teams meet, but there are lines that should not be crossed.
“It is unacceptable to use the loss of life — in relation to any tragedy — to score points, and it is time for it to stop. Those responsible tarnish not only the reputation of our clubs but also, importantly, the reputation of themselves, the fans, and our great cities.
“On behalf of myself, our players, and our staff, we ask our fans to focus on supporting the team on Sunday, and representing our club in the right way.”
Source: givemesport.com; premierleague.com
