Manchester United midfielder Casemiro had an afternoon to forget at Old Trafford on Sunday, as the club fell to defeat against rivals Liverpool.
The Brazilian was named in the starting XI for the game but was replaced by 20-year-old Toby Collyer at the break. Both of Luis Diaz’s first-half goals came from mistakes from Casemiro, with the midfielder seemingly struggling with the pace of the game.
The signing of Manuel Ugarte on deadline day will likely see the 32-year-old replaced in the line-up this season. Ugarte wasn’t eligible for the game against Liverpool due to not being registered in time. READ MORE: How the Man United dressing room reacted to Liverpool defeat amid Casemiro horror-show READ MORE: Man United transfer dismissed by agent as £37.8m release clause could be activated Casemiro was linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the summer transfer window but stayed at the club.
His struggles against Liverpool have led to a look at the finances involved in keeping the midfielder at the club. Casemiro is one of the highest earners in the United squad.
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