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Erik ten Hag hails Casemiro’s ‘magnificent’ contribution to the Manchester United team.
Manchester United head coach, Erik ten Hag, has praised Casemiro’s “splendid” contribution to the Red Devils’ team, saying that he has filled a critical need in the team.
Following his summer transfer from Real Madrid for £70 million ($79 million), the Brazilian needed some time to get used to his new surroundings.
Casemiro did not make his first Premier League start until the 2-1 win over Everton on October 9.
He repaid the coach’s trust with an assist for Cristiano Ronaldo and has since retained his place in Ten Hag’s lineup, helping United stay in the mix for a top-four berth.
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He is currently, however, playing up to his reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders in the sport, and according to Ten Hag, his performance against Tottenham with Fred demonstrated why the Red Devils spent so much money on him in the summer.
Quizzed about the chemistry between the two Brazilians after the 2-0 win, Ten Hag said:
“Definitely, there is a link between them, that is clear. Casemiro is now at the side of him and we see him developing and proving why we signed him. He is growing from game to game.”
The Dutch tactician added: “You see how important a player like he is for the squad, he was magnificent and the performance shows the club’s needed someone like him. He is showing that in the last few games, what he can do for the team.”
The midfielder will be looking to carry on with his rich vein of form when Manchester United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.