Casemiro has reminded Erik ten Hag exactly what Manchester United are missing
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United will be without Casemiro against Newcastle United when the Premier League returns this weekend - but the Brazil international remains in fine form despite a continuing domestic suspension.
The midfielder missed United's FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham and is again absent for the trip to St James' Park, as well as an Old Trafford double-header against Brentford and Everton this month after seeing red versus Southampton.
The 31-year-old has been in action over the international break, representing his country. Caretaker national team coach Ramon Menezes, who replaced the departed Tite following the nation's World Cup exit in the quarter-finals, entrusted the 31-year-old with the captain's armband for a friendly in Tangier, the home of the 2022 edition's surprise package, Morocco.
Casemiro did not disappoint. READ MORE: Ten Hag's ideal United squad next season after perfect transfer window Flanked by Chelsea loanee Andrey Santos and West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta in the middle, Casemiro was one of only three players with more than 20 caps for the country.
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