Manchester United's season gets underway after the weekend and the final preparations are being made for the opening game.
22.07.2023 - 17:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Brazil hero Cafu insists he was always sure Casemiro would shine in the Premier League following his transfer to Manchester United last season.
Some had suggested the midfielder had secured his £70m switch as an end-of-career move after a trophy-laden spell at Real Madrid, but the 31-year-old proved that theory wrong by being one of United’s best players last season.
The pivot was instrumental in United’s top-four finish and League Cup success, having netted in the final at Wembley. He ended up with seven goals and six assists in his maiden campaign.
Four goals and three assists came in the Premier League, a return that didn’t surprise fellow countryman Cafu. “I had no doubts under any circumstances that Casemiro would adapt to the Premier League,” the two-time World Cup winner told FUTBIN.
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“The second game was enough for him to adapt. A great player adapts anywhere. He’s one of the best defensive midfielders Brazil has produced.”
Casemiro is set to play his first ever pre-season game for United this weekend having signed during the campaign last August.
United’s stars who competed in last month’s internationals were given an extended break by Erik ten Hag, meaning they missed the first two friendly wins over Leeds and Lyon.
They are set to enjoy their first outing against Arsenal in New York on Saturday as the Reds kick off their summer tour of the US. Fans could see Casemiro play alongside new signing Mason Mount in midfield for the first time.
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