Erik ten Hag makes Casemiro admission after Manchester United win

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Erik ten Hag admits Casemiro has exceeded his expectations in his first season at Manchester United. The Brazilian scored the only goal in United's 1-0 win at Bournemouth to take them to within a point of securing Champions League qualification.

United signed Casemiro, 31, from Real Madrid for £60million rising to £70m in late August and he has been an influential presence in a season that is all but certain to be remembered as a success. Also read: Four 8/10s: United player ratings vs Bournemouth Ten Hag felt when he analysed the United squad they lacked a 'strategist' in midfield and the club moved for Casemiro once they conceded defeat in a neverending pursuit of Frenkie de Jong.

The United manager lauded Casemiro's impact after his sixth goal for the club. "I think he keeps surprising us, Casemiro. He's such a brilliant football player. "We know him as a very good organiser, positioning, anticipating, intercepting a lot of balls, winning duels, fighting, keep the team together.

But also in possession, his passing, his distribution, but also finishing. He's just a great football player. "Absolutely (he has exceeded expectations), by far.