Manchester United caretaker supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy has heaped reward on Casemiro after the win towards Leicester Metropolis within the Spherical of 16 of the Carabao Cup. He hailed the Brazilian’s work ethic and mentioned he was unjustly blamed for the defeat towards Liverpool within the Premier League.
Casemiro Delivers Masterclass as Manchester United Beats Leicester Metropolis
On Wednesday, October 30, Nistelrooy took cost of Manchester United for the primary time as they locked horns with Leicester Metropolis at Previous Trafford within the Spherical of 16 of the Carabao Cup. The Pink Devils performed with gusto and conviction, cruising to a 5-2 victory over the Foxes.
Casemiro was one of many standout performers in that recreation, as he scored a well timed brace to place Man Utd within the driving seat. The previous Actual Madrid man opened the scoring for United within the fifteenth minute, discovering the top-right nook with a 30-yard piledriver. He doubled his tally within the thirty ninth minute, tapping within the rebound after initially discovering the publish along with his header.
Bruno Fernandes (brace) and Alejandro Garnacho additionally discovered the again of the web in Nistelrooy’s debut-day victory.
Ruud van Nistelrooy Says Casemiro Obtained Unwarranted Flak for Liverpool Defeat
Discussing Casemiro’s impressed efficiency after the win towards Leicester Metropolis, Nistelrooy said:
“The way in which he’s been coaching and serving to the group and the membership, he’s such an instance. You additionally see the group’s response and so they additionally know what he’s about.”
The previous Actual Madrid striker then addressed the criticism Casemiro acquired for his efficiency in United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool firstly of September.
The Dutchman added:
“After all, going by means of troublesome moments, the Liverpool recreation, he received quite a lot of criticism. It was so laborious, he was virtually the one in charge for that recreation and it’s not honest, he didn’t deserve that, it was not true.
“If you happen to see him in coaching and the way in which he prepares for video games, with the historical past and all he has achieved with 5 Champions Leagues, he’s an instance for us. That was a part of my celebration, I’m pleased for him.”
Casemiro has performed 96 video games for the Pink Devils in all competitions to this point, scoring 15 instances and offering 9 assists. His contract with the membership expires on June 30, 2026.