CASEMIRO has one of the most impressive CVs in world football — but it will count for nothing as he tries to prove himself all over again at Manchester United.
Maybe he knows it too. That could be why the veteran Brazilian was the first player to report for training at Carrington in recent days.
Casemiro arrived first at Carrington in a bid to turn his form aroundCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
He was hooked at half-time after a disastrous display against LiverpoolCredit: PA
Erik ten Hag has backed him to respondCredit: AFP
The five-time Champions League winner had a nightmare in his last appearance for the Red Devils two weeks ago.
He was blamed for Liverpool’s first two goals and then hooked at half-time as United lost 3-0 on a disastrous showing against their bitter rivals at Old Trafford.
Now he has even more competition with new £50.8million signing Manuel Ugarte — as well as rookie Toby Collyer — pushing for his place in Erik ten Hag’s team.
So he may have to get his head down and be patient.
