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·2 September 2024
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·2 September 2024
Manchester United players are refusing to blame Casemiro for their 3-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, according to the Sun.
A pass from the 32-year-old was intercepted by Ryan Gravenberch, leading to Luis Diaz opening the scoring in the 35th minute.
Things got worse seven minutes later, with Diaz dispossessing him and eventually doubling the lead of the visitors.
Casemiro was taken off at half-time, with Man United manager Erik ten Hag bringing on Toby Collyer for his Premier League debut.
Fans and pundits have been critical of the Brazilian’s performance, but Bruno Fernandes was among those leading a rallying cry and support for Casemiro.
The Man United captain told his teammates in the dressing room that everyone had to take responsibility for the woeful performance.
Kobbie Mainoo was caught in possession 11 minutes into the second half, leading to the third goal from Mohamed Salah.
The Red Devils were poor from start to finish, with Joshua Zirkzee squandering two huge chances in front of goal.
The players must improve significantly, as Ten Hag cannot take all the blame for their uninspiring performances.
Casemiro will bounce back from the disappointment given his huge experience, but United need to get Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte up to speeds as soon as possible.
Ten Hag has claimed it could take a while before he establishes himself as a regular, but Ugarte could be ready for action when the Premier League resumes in mid-September.
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