'He knows' - Bruno Fernandes gives Casemiro verdict after horror display for Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes feels it's unfair to blame Manchester United's heavy defeat against Liverpool on an individual player. Casemiro lost the ball for Liverpool's two goals in the first half at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon and he was hooked at half-time and replaced by youngster Toby Collyer.

Luis Diaz profited from Casemiro's mistakes and scored a brace. Mohamed Salah made it 3-0 in the second half after Kobbie Mainoo lost the ball and United have entered the international break with just three points from league games against Fulham, Brighton and Liverpool.

Casemiro's regression was a prominent talking point last season and the conversation around the 32-year-old will grow louder on the back of a horror performance against Liverpool. ALSO READ: United vs Liverpool as it happened ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Liverpool as Casemiro awful The majority of supporters wanted Casemiro to be sold in the summer transfer window, but there was a lack of interest in him.

Fernandes spoke to Sky Sports after the heavy Liverpool defeat and refused to blame Casemiro for his mistakes, or Mainoo, who was also dispossessed in the build-up to a goal. "We started the game really well and got more chances.