Manchester United’s season has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, but one player has consistently been at the heart of their success: Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder has been a revelation since joining the club in the summer, and his performance against Leicester City was no exception.
Casemiro was at his imperious best against the Foxes, dominating the midfield and dictating the tempo of the game. He was a constant presence in the middle of the park, breaking up play and launching attacks with his incisive passing. He was also a threat going forward, creating chances and testing the Leicester defence with his long-range shooting.
The Brazilian was ably supported by Bruno Fernandes, who was surprisingly quiet in the game. The Portuguese playmaker was unable to influence the game as much as he usually does, but he still managed to create a few chances and keep the Leicester defence on their toes.
At the back, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire were solid as ever, marshalling the defence and keeping the Foxes at bay. The duo were rarely troubled by Leicester’s attack, and they were able to keep a clean sheet for the second consecutive game.
In attack, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood were a constant threat, with the former scoring the only goal of the game. Rashford was a menace on the left flank, using his pace and trickery to create chances for himself and his teammates. Greenwood, meanwhile, was a constant menace on the right, using his direct running and eye for goal to cause problems for the Leicester defence.
Overall, it was a solid performance from Manchester United, and one that was built on the back of Casemiro’s impressive display. The Brazilian was the driving force behind United’s victory, and his performance will no doubt be remembered for some time to come. With Casemiro in this kind of form, United look set to continue their impressive run of form and challenge for the title this season.
