After a slow start and often had to sit on the bench under the coach Ruben Amorim, the Brazilian star gradually retired his faith and became an indispensable pillar. He played an important role in the dramatic flow against Lyon in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, then scored the opening goal in the 3-0 victory in the first leg of the semi-final against Athletic Club.
The internal source said Casemiro is actively spending hours in the gym to improve fitness and maintain the peak play platform – a clear evidence for the professionalism at the age of 33. Amorim coach also praised him as an example for the whole team, especially for young players.
Sharing with the club media, Casemiro said: “I have won many titles, but I always want more. I always want to win – it’s the spirit of winning. People only see 90 minutes on the pitch, but I always say ‘The game reflects what you do every day’. I always work hard, whether or not it.”
He emphasized: “Whether I play or not, I am still there every day. I just hope Man United won. When the team won, that is, I won. It is important not me or anyone who won – but Man United won.”
The Brazilian star also sent deep gratitude to the Red Devils fans – who always accompanied throughout the volatile season: “The Man United fans are not anything ‘normal’. It is not normal when they support us so much. When you don’t win, keeping loyalty is very difficult. But they always stand by, even when the team kicks or stones.”
The Red Devils will play the second leg against Athletic on dawn on Friday,
