{"id":6973,"date":"2024-09-14T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=6973"},"modified":"2024-09-14T09:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:01:00","slug":"erik-ten-hag-backs-struggling-casemiro-ahead-of-southampton-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/erik-ten-hag-backs-struggling-casemiro-ahead-of-southampton-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Ten Hag Backs ‘Struggling’ Casemiro Ahead Of Southampton Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has publicly backed a struggling Casemiro as the Red Devils prepare for a trip to Southampton.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erik Ten Hag Backs Struggling Casemiro<\/h2>\n

The Dutchman has been pushed into defending his out-of-form midfielder, claiming that the Red Devils will ‘definitely need him’ during the 24\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n

In Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, the Brazil international had a disastrous 45 minutes, handing Liverpool two goals and being substituted at the break.<\/p>\n

The performance was not at the level that is needed as a Manchester United player and Casemiro managed to join Ipswich Town goalie, Arjianet Muric, for errors leading to shots and goals.<\/p>\n

His place in the starting eleven has now come under question, with the club signing Manuel Ugarte from PSG for around \u00a342 million.<\/p>\n

Both Casemiro and Ugarte occupy the same position, with Kobbie Mainoo cementing himself as the first midfielder behind Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n

Several supporters have called for Casemiro’s departure, as a move to Saudi Arabia appeared to be on the table during the summer.<\/p>\n

However, ten Hag has been quick to support the former Real Madrid star and feels he can play a huge part in United’s season.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Ten Hag: \u201cWe definitely need Casemiro, for sure\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone can have a bad day at the office\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is experienced. It\u2019s not the first time he\u2019s had to deal with a bad game\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have highs and lows in your life and in football. He knows how to deal with it\u201d. pic.twitter.com\/uaZRgHDTbb<\/a><\/p>\n

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n