Manchester United star Raphael Varane has revealed what he told team-mate Casemiro about playing under manager Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag took charge of United following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season, and quickly implemented a number of positive changes.
He introduced new discipline measures, created a new set of rules for players to follow, and refreshed the squad with a number of key additions.
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One of those signings was Casemiro, who won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid before making the move to Old Trafford in August.
He has played a key role in transforming United's midfield, and his absence through suspension was keenly felt during the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal last month.
The Brazilian will now miss a further three games after being sent off against Crystal Palace, although former referee Dermot Gallagher indicated to Sky Sports that the FA would review VAR footage if the Red Devils launch an appeal.
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Speaking in a recent interview, Varane, who was also signed from Real Madrid the year prior, told of what he has been saying to Casemiro about playing under Ten Hag.
Varane reveals Casemiro chat about Ten Hag
He said (quotes via Manchester Evening News): "We know exactly how [Ten Hag] wants us to play and that shows on the pitch too. We are comfortable with how he wants us to defend, how to mount attacks and how to manage the match, and we're all pretty relaxed and progressing with confidence.
"We've really put in a lot of hard work, in training and during video sessions, working on the details, and thus creating programmed responses to situations. So the results are there to see and now it's just about continuity, keeping on in the same vein.
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"I love playing, and I was saying the very same thing just the other day to Casemiro. There's something really special going on here, a real buzz about the place and emotions are running high. I'm really glad that I've integrated so well into the team and to my life over here."
United currently sit third in the Premier League - eight points behind Arsenal, having played a game more.
But they are only three points behind Manchester City, having defeated Pep Guardiola's side 2-1 last month at Old Trafford, and will contest the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle later this month at Wembley.
Having won 11 of their 13 games in all competitions since the conclusion of the World Cup, United will now hope to achieve success in the second half of the season.
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