Casemiro, the big mistake

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Like his Manchester United team, Casemiro is in great difficulty. The Brazilian midfielder was targeted by criticism from a former member of the house.

Manchester United’s difficult season continues. Only two victories in their last nine outings, all competitions combined, a disastrous record for Erik ten Hag and his men. Enough to appear far from the European places since the Red Devils are five points behind Tottenham who could even have eight more than the Mancuniens in the event of success this Sunday against Bournemouth. Observers are, for their part, very critical of United and the players who make it up.

This is the case of a historic player, in the person of Gary Neville. A starting player during the glorious era of Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who is now a consultant paid Casemiro. “ 80 million euros for Casemiro on a five-year contract is a lot of money. Manchester United should not have signed him. » And for the former England international defender, Erik ten Hag largely has his share of responsibility in the story. “ He has been allowed to recruit whoever he wants and that should not happen. He has good and bad players. Manchester United fans are disappointed. »

Antony disappoints

Another United legend, Peter Schmeichel, attacked Antony, another recruit from the Mancunian club who was paid an astronomical price when he arrived (€100 million). “ It’s as if he doesn’t understand the game. (…) Antony doesn’t bring much to the team and he frustrates his teammates around him. It is obvious. » Things could change again within the club, notably due to the entry into the capital of Sir Jim Radcliffe.