Manchester United successfully won the 2022-2023 English League Cup after defeating Newcastle United at the top of the match. Casemiro, who performed brilliantly in that match, also received sky-high praise from his teammate, Marcus Rashford.
For your information, the match between Manchester United and Newcastle United will be presented at Wembley Stadium, England, on Sunday (26/2/2023). The Red Devils managed to win with a score of 2-0 through goals from Casemiro (33′) and Marcus Rashford (39′).
After that match, Marcus Rashford also admitted that Casemiro’s arrival to Manchester United made his team a big difference. According to him, Casemiro has leadership and experience that can bring Manchester United in a positive direction.
“He makes a big difference, his leadership and experience in the game is huge,” said Rashford.
“I have spoken to some of the other forwards and on the pitch they feel a sense of security behind them,” he continued.
Meanwhile, Casemiro himself admitted that his move to Manchester United from Real Madrid was not because of money. But because he really loves football.
“People who know me understand that I chase the ball as if it were a plate of food,” said Casemiro.
“I celebrate like this because I enjoy it here. I left a great club, came to England and people wonder why,” added Casemiro.
“Moments like this are the answer. We all know this is just the beginning, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be happy,” he concluded.
Just to inform, Casemiro previously strengthened Real Madrid and decided to join Manchester United in the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old player immediately became an important pillar of the Red Devils under Erik Ten Hag’s tutelage for the 2022-2023 season.
The victory was inseparable from coach Erik Ten Hag’s concoction of tactics. Because of this, the Dutch coach received praise from two Manchester United legends, Roy Keane and Gary Neville.
“Erik Ten Hag came to Manchester United. He rebuilt the club and made them more competitive,” said Roy Keane as quoted by BBC International.
“This is a good thing. Because I don’t like their (Manchester United) struggles in the last few years with problems on and off the field,” he added.
“What the manager has done in such a short time is fantastic. They have signed well and have a comeback. Of course there has been a lot of hard work from the players,” he added.
In line with Roy Keane, Gary Neville also considers Erik Ten Hag to be the key figure behind the rise of the Red Devils. The former defender said Erik Ten Hag brought fresh air to the Old Trafford public.
“The change is real. The turnaround under Erik Ten Hag is unbelievable,” Neville said as quoted by the same media.
“This squad is going to be dangerous with a medal around their neck. Because you want to think that Erik Ten Hag is going to fix it again. What they are doing is something I would never have imagined six months ago,” Neville added in disbelief.
