Casemiro’s wife, Anna Mariana Casemiro, has come to his defense following the heavy criticism he faced after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. The Brazilian midfielder struggled throughout the match, making key errors that contributed to Liverpool’s first two goals at Old Trafford on Sunday. This performance follows a difficult previous season for Casemiro, who, after a strong debut season in Manchester, faced increasing scrutiny as his form declined.
There were rumors over the summer linking Casemiro with a move to Saudi Arabia, where United might have had the opportunity to offload his hefty wages. However, with the Saudi transfer window closing on Monday, it seems likely that the 32-year-old will remain with Manchester United for another season.
In response to the recent criticism, Anna Mariana Casemiro took to Instagram to support her husband. Late on Sunday, she posted a picture of Casemiro’s impressive trophy cabinet on her Instagram stories, a subtle reminder of his successful career. The following day, she shared a photo of him celebrating, captioning it with “Always strong @Casemiro. The biggest,” followed by a fiery love heart emoji, underscoring her unwavering support.
United manager Erik ten Hag also defended Casemiro following the game. Addressing rumors that the midfielder left Old Trafford at half-time after being substituted, Ten Hag clarified that Casemiro was still in the dressing room after the match. He explained his decision to replace Casemiro with Toby Collyer, emphasizing the need for more mobility in midfield as United tried to recover from a 2-0 deficit against a strong Liverpool side.
Ten Hag expressed confidence in Casemiro’s character and contribution to the team, despite the recent poor performance. “I think that in football everyone has to take responsibility. I’m sure he is a great character and he won everything in his career that you can imagine,” Ten Hag said. “I am sure he will keep contributing to our team and Casemiro is always winning, so he will be there.”
As the season progresses, United fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see if Casemiro can regain the form that made him one of the world’s top midfielders, or if his struggles will continue.
