Manchester United jumped to the top four of the table with a thrilling win over Liverpool, and coach Tannhäuser's heroics seemed to be able to last. But the hidden worries have not dissipated yet, as news has come in that Brazilian midfielder Casimiru's old ailment has flared up again, and there seems to be no doubt behind it that it is not unconnected with Tannhägger's intense training. He must always look decent.
Casimiru, the player who had been absent for half a year due to injury at the beginning of the season, recently suffered from an old illness again and was unable to play against Liverpool in the EFL Cup, and at the same time, he also withdrew from the Brazilian national team's two warm-up matches with England and Spain. It is reported that "Fat Tiger" this injury is not optimistic, the possibility of long-term absence increases.
Casimiru was a key figure in the team's rebuilding when he joined United. However, the 32-year-old midfielder's form has taken a sharp turn for the worse this season, plagued by frequent injuries. As of now, he has missed 18 matches, while his weekly salary is as high as £350,000 (about HK$3.5 million). Looking ahead to 2026, his absence will have a huge impact on the team's strength and finances.
According to the Manchester Evening News, many Manchester United players are critical of Tannhäuser's training methods, saying that the volume and intensity of training is too high, which can easily lead to injuries. Data also shows that since last August, United has 51 players have been absent due to injuries, only Daloji, slave Nandis and Alejandro Canazo three non-goalkeeper players to maintain an injury-free record.
Although Tannhäuser has often complained about the number of injuries in the squad as the main reason for United's poor performance, he seems to have overlooked part of the reason for the injuries in the squad, which is that he focuses too much on the volume and intensity of training.
