Ten Hag backs Casemiro to lead Manchester Utd to success | OneFootball

Erik ten Hag has backed Casemiro to help Manchester United succeed this season despite the Brazilian’s decline in form.

Casemiro arrived from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 for £70 million which raised a lot of eyebrows at the time given the price tag and the player’s age.

However, in his first season the five-time Champions League winner was arguably one of the signings of the season and spearheaded United to a third-placed finish in the Premier League and a Carabao Cup triumph.

This season, the Brazilians performances have been the polar opposite. Injuries have proved problematic for the midfielder, but there has clearly been a decline.

Ten Hag defended his player and says he still has plenty to offer for Manchester United this season.

He said: We needed the six when I arrived here and last season Casemiro was fantastic. I don’t think he ever scored so many goals as well but as a holding midfielder he was so important for the team.

“This season he struggled with some bad injury he never had in his career. But I know he is such a winner. All his career he always won. Everywhere he was, there will be success. And I trust he will give us also the success.

“I know he needs games, and he will be better. I’m very confident about him. He’s a fighter – that’s also why he won the big trophies. He’s a personality. He’s a very important player for us and he will give us success.”