Casemiro to Miss Manchester United’s Next Two Games After Injury
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will miss the club’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United on Saturday after picking up an injury while on international duty. The 31-year-old has remained in Brazil for treatment and is now ruled out of United’s next two matches.
In a statement, United said: “Casemiro was absent [from training on Thursday], having remained in Brazil, on the club’s advice, to recover as swiftly as possible from a small issue picked up while playing for his country. He will be unavailable for Saturday’s game with the Blades but is expected back at Carrington early next week to resume training.”
Casemiro’s Absence Leaves Manchester United Short in Midfield
Casemiro’s absence leaves Manchester United short in midfield, with the Brazilian having been sent off in the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, meaning he is suspended for the clash against Copenhagen on Tuesday. He will be hoping to make his return in the Manchester derby on October 29 as United host Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford.
Former United star Louis Saha feels his old club are ‘asking too much’ of Casemiro this season. Saha told Betfred: “At the moment he’s doing an awful lot and almost playing like a number ten. I’m concerned by the link between the players. He’s trying to create for his side and play more passes than some of Manchester United’s players that are in more advanced positions up the pitch. Why’s this the case? This isn’t his main role. He’s being asked to do too many things at the moment and it’s a key indicator that the right balance isn’t there at present. Casemiro isn’t a number ten, but he now seems more advanced up the pitch than I’ve ever seen him before.”
Manchester United Must Find Solutions Without Casemiro
With Casemiro now ruled out of Manchester United’s next two games, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must find solutions to fill the gap left by the Brazilian. It remains to be seen who will replace Casemiro in midfield, but it is likely that Solskjaer will turn to either Fred or Nemanja Matic to fill the void.
The absence of Casemiro could prove costly for Manchester United, with the midfielder having been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season. His presence in midfield has been crucial for United, and his absence could have a significant impact on the team’s performance in their upcoming games.
Conclusion
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will miss the club’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United on Saturday after picking up an injury while on international duty. The 31-year-old has remained in Brazil for treatment and is now ruled out of United’s next two matches.
Former United star Louis Saha feels his old club are ‘asking too much’ of Casemiro this season, and with the Brazilian now ruled out of Manchester United’s next two games, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must find solutions to fill the gap left by the midfielder. The absence of Casemiro could prove costly for Manchester United, with the midfielder having been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season.