Why Casemiro will continue to be a key player at Man Utd

Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has thrown his weight behind Man Utd midfielder Casemiro as he tipped him to remain a key player at Old Trafford.

Casemiro, who arrived at Man Utd last season made an instant impact in the Red Devils squad following his big-money move from Real Madrid.

His performance saw him immediately become a key part of Man United’s manager Erik ten Hag’s rebuild.

However, after Man Utd’s defeat to Tottenham last weekend, Casemiro has come under criticism.

“He is a holding midfielder; if he was playing in a midfield that had a better defensive, tactical set-up, he would not look as isolated as he has done in the first two games,” Murphy was quoted by Metro UK as saying.

“He’s been one of the best holding midfield players of the last decade. I think he will get back to last season’s form, I would not worry about that, but I think he needs some legs around him to help him.

“And I think we will see especially as there has been an injury now to Mount for a couple of games, I think you will see McTominay probably come in and play alongside him to give him some legs and give him some help.

“But I don’t worry about him for the next year or two – he is a super player.”