While Casemiro's early days at United were filled with high performances, , and he's been far from the dominant force he once was at Madrid. Under Amorim, the Portuguese coach has made significant changes to the squad, . When asked by Diario AS about what he needs to do to earn more minutes, Casemiro responded candidly:
"I must continue doing what I'm doing, with a lot of respect and education. . I don't know any soccer players who wouldn't want to play and help. Moreover, . I approach things with respect for my teammates and the coaching staff. And above all, respect for United, a club I am very grateful to," he admitted.
, currently sitting in in the Premier League after 8 wins, 5 draws, and . Despite this, Casemiro is unwilling to give up on the club's fortunes.
". I am comfortable here, and my family is too," he admitted. "They have adapted, and we speak English. I'm very grateful to the Old Trafford fans and the club. I'm happy at the club level. ," he added.
During the January transfer window, . However, no official offers materialized, and the midfielder remained at United, still one of the highest-paid players in the squad.
Furthermore, relegated to the bench, , who offered to cover most of the salary, giving United's financial sheets a better balance.
Despite his desire for more playing time, Casemiro's situation seemed unchanged until , along with illnesses to Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen. With limited options in midfield, Casemiro was brought into the starting lineup for United's last match against Tottenham Hotspur. Given the team's current predicament, it seems likely that he may continue in that role, as Amorim's options remain scarce.
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