Topics: Manchester United, Liverpool, Casemiro, Premier League, Football, Transfer News, Fan Reactions
A social media post shared by Casemiro's wife following Manchester United's defeat to Liverpool has got everyone talking.
On Sunday Man United fell to a humbling 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool, although in truth the score could have been far greater.
Luis Diaz put the away side ahead at Old Trafford with a header, before he doubled the lead just before half-time with a clever near-post finish.
Mohamed Salah put the result beyond doubt 10 minutes into the second half to highlight just how far United still have to go to reach the level of their great rivals.
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As good as Arne Slot's side were, United were desperately bad.
One player in particular who struggled was Casemiro, who struggled for much of last season and appears to be past his best.
The Brazilian midfielder was at fault for Liverpool's first two goals as he lost possession in key areas to allow Liverpool to surge forward and score.
The 32-year-old was hooked at half-time and replaced by 20-year-old Toby Collyer, a damning indictment of his fall from grace.
Summer signing Manuel Ugarte will almost certainly replace Casemiro in the starting XI once he is settled and up to speed.
Casemiro has not looked like the player United spent £70 million on in 2022 for some time now, but not everyone thinks that the criticism he has received is fair.
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His number one supporter is arguably his wife, who took to Instagram after the match to remind United fans just what her husband has achieved during his career.
Anna Mariana Casemiro shared to her Instagram Story a photo of her husband's stacked trophy cabinet at home, including five replicas of the Champions League trophy.
During eight seasons playing for Real Madrid, Casemiro won five Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles and one Copa del Rey.
In 2022 he was named in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11.
In response to Anna's post, one United fan commented: "We know Casemiro is very experienced and has won it all, and that's the reason we demand top quality football from him."
Another wrote: "You can’t argue with his achievements.. But you also can’t argue that sadly time catches everyone one and Casemiro is in a decline. It’s sad, but it’s life."
