Following a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford against their arch-rivals Liverpool, Erik Ten Hag and his team are facing intense scrutiny from both fans and experts alike.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side dominated the record Premier League winners on their own turf, with Colombian dynamo Luis Diaz netting two stunning goals, followed by a third from African legend Mohamed Salah.
United defender Casemiro found himself at the center of attention for all the wrong reasons in the first half. The former Madridista played a dreadful pass that led to Diaz’s opening goal and then lost possession again just five minutes later. The 32-year-old was substituted at halftime, with Toby Collyer stepping in for the second half.
United manager defends Casemiro amid sloppy show against Liverpool
Ten Hag announced Casemiro’s substitution after the first half against Liverpool as a ‘tactical move’, mentioning the aspects of the game dynamics. The former Ajax manager weighed in on the team’s demand of having strong legs in the midfield for passes against a team like Liverpool.
“It was tactical because we were 2-0 down. You know against Liverpool the midfield will be open, and you need legs. Therefore we brought a guy in, a young player, but he has legs, to keep the midfield closed.”
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The 54-year-old did not hold back from praising Casemiro despite his floppy show. He underscored his faith and admiration in the Brazilian midfielder bringing to light the stellar show that the former Real-Madrid footballer has brought to the ground in the past.
“We all have seen great moments from him and him being decisive in midfield. He will show that again and will bounce back
It was tactical because we were 2-0 down. You know against Liverpool the midfield will be open, and you need legs. Therefore we brought a guy in, a young player, but he has legs, to keep the midfield closed.”
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Casemiro, notably signed by the Red Devils in the 2022/23 season from Real Madrid, has been a
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