According to leading sports media outlet TA, Manchester United midfield general Casemiro will remain with the team in the new season, but his reliability on the field has been seriously questioned. The news has sparked widespread discussion among fans and pundits alike, and has prompted United's management to actively look for a new No. 6 in the transfer market to strengthen the team's midfield.
A few months ago, Casemiro's future at Manchester United was shrouded in uncertainty. He missed the FA Cup final in May with a hamstring injury, while transfer talks with the Saudi League club were rumored for a while. However, with talks with Saudi Arabia cooling off, Casemiro is now expected to continue in United colours next season.
However, Casemiro's performance in the pre-season match against Liverpool raised concerns about his form. Although he played the full 90 minutes as captain and showed a strong desire to play, his lapses in defense and ball control were exposed. Liverpool's first goal capitalized on his overly proactive defensive tactics, while his short passes in midfield were a direct gift to the opposition's attacking chances on a number of occasions.
Although Casemiro has had his share of positive performances, such as delivering threatening passes to teammates like Mount and Rashford, his overall performance has struggled to hide the fact that his form has slipped. Compared to the consistency and reliability he showed during his time at Real Madrid, Casemiro has clearly failed to live up to fans' expectations in his first season at United.
As a result, the United management has started to look for a new No.6 player in the transfer market to strengthen the team's midfield. They hope to bring in a player who can stabilize the team's midfield, improve defensive strength and ball control ability to make up for the impact of Casemiro's declining form.
