In the upcoming EFL Cup summit clash between Manchester United and Newcastle, one can't help but think of an interesting phenomenon: one of the midfielders from each side is back in today's match after taking a break from the game for three domestic matches: Casimiru and Bono Gumarez, respectively. What's more, they are not only similar in playing style, but also former teammates of the Brazilian national team, so this matchup is undoubtedly a hidden competition for the reputation of "Samba's No.1 defense".
Kasmiru was shown a red card by the referee and suspended for three matches for a punch to the neck of an opponent in a Premier League match earlier in the month. In the interim, United have struggled through this difficult period with two wins and a draw in the Premier League.
Casimiru turned 31 on February 23rd, and naturally, he wanted a trophy as a special birthday present. Although he has won several trophies during his time with Real Madrid, he still aspires to leave a mark on the United team that will "go down in history".
As for the 25-year-old Bono Gumarez, he also received a red card in the EFL Cup quarterfinal second leg against Southampton and is also suspended for three matches. As the suspension covers all domestic matches, Newcastle have already played three Premier League matches, and Bono Gumarres is back just in time for the EFL Cup final.
Newcastle lacked the presence of Bono Gumarez in their last three matches, and the team's performance dropped drastically, with only two draws and one loss. As you can see, Bono Gumarez is crucial to the team's performance, and his return to the team will undoubtedly give the Magpies hope to compete for the title.
