Erik ten Hag has lauded Casemiro’s impact following his match-winning goal for Manchester United in their FA Cup fifth-round triumph over Nottingham Forest. Despite being substituted in their previous match against Fulham, the Brazilian midfielder returned to the starting lineup for the crucial encounter on Wednesday night.If you were one of those people that gave up on Casemiro, I want y’all to stay on that side… pic.twitter.com/fAA8zYOTqu— 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 (@CantonasMind) February 29, 2024 Casemiro marked his 11th goal for United by converting a Bruno Fernandes free-kick in the 89th minute, securing the victory and advancing the team to the quarter-finals, where they will face Liverpool.##NAJAVA_MECA_7910293##Known for his knack for crucial goals, Casemiro’s return to form and fitness has been a significant boost for United, especially considering his absence due to injury earlier in the season. Ten Hag believes that Casemiro’s presence has been pivotal to the team’s success, and his return has undoubtedly bolstered United’s performance on the pitch.”He is a fantastic football player. He scored so many goals for us. I think he scored more goals than he has ever done in his whole career for United. It is great to have a player like Casemiro in your squad, your team. You see how important he is for us. When he is not there, like in October, November, December, January, you really miss him. He sets some structures in the team. His leadership makes us play better and also the quality he has on the ball, of course.”
