Ferdinand Defends Casemiro Amid Carragher Criticism
Rio Ferdinand has come to the defense of Casemiro following Jamie Carragher’s scathing criticism of the Manchester United midfielder.
Carragher suggested that Casemiro’s performance in United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool indicated that he was past his best. Ferdinand, however, strongly disagrees with Carragher’s assessment.
“I heard Jamie Carragher say ‘leave the football before the football leaves you’ and I just think that’s highly disrespectful,” Ferdinand said. “I just think it’s really disrespectful because especially given what my man’s [Casemiro] won, there’s more to it than he’s just made a couple of mistakes.”
Ferdinand argued that Casemiro’s decline in form can be attributed to factors beyond his control, such as the team’s overall struggles and the demands of playing in a demanding league. He also defended Casemiro’s performances in previous seasons, highlighting his contributions to United’s success.
Despite United’s attempts to sell Casemiro this summer, the Brazilian remains at the club. With the arrival of Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro’s playing time could be limited in the upcoming season.