Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has admitted he would 'hate' to see Scott McTominay leave Old Trafford as the midfielder continues to be linked with a move to Newcastle.
12.03.2023 - 18:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans were less than impressed with Casemiro after the midfielder collected a second red card of the season.
The 30-year-old was sent off for a tackle on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz during the first half of Sunday's Premier League game. United were being held to a 0-0 draw at the time when the Brazilian was adjudged to have fouled the Saints man.
Referee Anthony Taylor initially booked the midfielder before a check for a red card by the video assistant referee saw the decision upgraded. Casemiro appeared to win the ball but his high follow-through was deemed serious foul play. Casemiro will now miss four matches after previously being shown a straight red card against Crystal Palace earlier this season.
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It means he will sit out the FA Cup tie with Fulham and Premier League matches against Newcastle United, Brentford and Everton either side of the international break. He will be able to play against Real Betis in the second leg of the Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday as domestic suspensions do not carry over into European competition.
In response to going down to 10 men on Sunday, United manager Erik ten Hag sacrificed centre-forward Wout Weghorst with Scott McTominay was introduced just before half-time to reinforce the midfield.
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