Manchester United, performing under the leadership of Erik ten Hag, has experienced a rough season. The team performed well below the high expectations that fans and critics normally hold from them. One player, among others, is seen under the spotlight: Casemiro.
Casemiro once was one of the best at his spot. When he played for Real Madrid, he stood out with great games. He was seen as a top defensive midfielder.
But moving to Manchester United has been a bumpy ride. In his second season with the team, he has been off his game. Trying him as a center-back has not worked well, and now people wonder about his future with the club.
Manchester United plans a big change to their team and Casemiro, with his high £350,000 weekly pay, might leave. The Saudi Pro League shows strong interest in him.
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If Casemiro leaves, then Manchester United can start their team reconstruction process. However, it would also mean that the club would have to bear a loss on the transfer fee they initially paid for him.
After Manchester United’s disappointing defeat at Selhurst Park, the former footballer turned popular football pundit, Jamie Carragher, underlined the gravity of the situation that surrounds Casemiro.
Carragher thinks that Casemiro, being an experienced player, should understand that time is running out for him at the top level. He suggested that after the next two league games and the cup final, Casemiro should consider moving to the MLS or Saudi.
He further jolted everyone’s memory about the glory days of Casemiro. He admitted that Casemiro had been part of some of the greatest midfields that dominated Europe, playing with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
He likened their midfield to the Barcelona midfield of Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi. Carragher wound up his comments with a piece of advice for Casemiro: he told him to leave football before football leaves him, meaning it’s time to move on.
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As Manchester United and Erik ten Hag plot their next move, Casemiro’s situation represents the larger dilemmas they face. A storied career like Casemiro’s deserves a next chapter that respects him, be it in Saudi Arabia or the MLS.
Manchester United, on the other hand, needs to square their ambition with the reality of their form and fitness levels. They need to build a team that can bring back former glory. For Casemiro, his next move will be a refreshing change in his already phenomenal career, though difficult.
