Erik ten Hag gave a damning response when asked why he took off Casemiro against Brentford.
Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 as second-half substitute Scott McTominay bagged a dramatic brace in stoppage time.
He levelled proceedings in the 93rd minute before scoring his side's winner in the 97th minute after heading home from Harry Maguire's assist.
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The Scotland international saved Andre Onana's blushes as he made an error to gift Mathias Jensen a goal in the first-half.
McTominay entered the fray as a late substitute, with Christian Eriksen also coming off the bench as he replaced Casemiro, who lost possession in the build-up to Brentford's goal.
The Brazilian lasted just 45 minutes as he was dragged off at the break, with Ten Hag asked about the substitution following the result. Check it out below:
Asked why he replaced the former Real Madrid star during the interval, the Dutch boss replied: "I wanted more football."
Ten Hag didn't like what he saw in the first-half of Saturday's league fixture, adding: "These games give fuel to the dressing room. In football, it is eat or get eaten.
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"Too many times in the first half of this season we got eaten by opponents who are more hungry. This can't be. Every player has to deliver that in every second he is on the pitch."
Casemiro delivered a stellar campaign last season following his £70 million transfer.
But he has failed to impress this season, having played 11 games in all competitions.
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His statistics after four games went viral, with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher calling his transfer a 'panic buy'.
What's your take on Casemiro this season? Let us know.
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Topics: Erik Ten Hag, Casemiro, Manchester United, Football
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