According to Statman Dave‘s statistics, Manchester United midfielder Casemiro delivered an outstanding performance in the Carabao Cup third-round match against Crystal Palace, helping his team secure a convincing 3-0 victory.
At the start of the new season, there were concerns about the Brazilian’s form and fitness, particularly following the club’s loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the 31-year-old has bounced back impressively in recent weeks. He notably scored two goals in the 4-3 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.
Casemiro continued to shine in matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace. In the latter, he displayed his attacking prowess by scoring a beautiful header for the second goal and providing an assist for Anthony Martial’s goal.
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Casemiro’s game by numbers vs. Palace:
122 touches
100 passes completed
10/14 long passes completed
5 tackles
3 interceptions
1 big chance created
1 assist
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Apart from his contributions in front of goal, the former Real Madrid star’s midfield performance was exceptional. He recorded an impressive 122 touches on the ball and completed 100 successful passes.
Additionally, he displayed his vision with 10 accurate long balls and contributed defensively with three interceptions and two tackles.
Casemiro delivered a dominant performance, showcasing a return to his best form. He’ll be eager to repeat this performance when United faces Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Red Devils were coming off two consecutive wins in various competitions, but the upcoming match at Old Trafford could pose a different challenge, as Palace is likely to field a more robust lineup.
United are expected to change their starting lineup, with players like Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes, and Victor Lindelof set to feature.
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The club will be looking to secure another victory against Palace to narrow the gap between them and the top four in the Premier League standings.
Currently, United trails the Champions League qualification places by five points. Additionally, with Tottenham Hotspur hosting Liverpool, the Old Trafford outfit has an excellent opportunity to further reduce the deficit to the top four.
