Rio Ferdinand praised Manchester United midfielder Casemiro for his display as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
Casemiro made is first start for Manchester United tonight in the Premier League with his appearances until now coming as a substitute and starts in the Europa League.
The defensive midfielder was one of the most surprising signings of the summer, but it is just what Manchester United need as they have been crying out for a player of his type for years.
Casemiro was a vital part of Real Madrid's success as he won four Champions League titles with the Spanish side.
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Following Manchester United's win over Everton, Rio Ferdinand highlighted why Casemiro is so important to the side.
"He's the only midfield player in the Man United set-up that knows how to defend instinctively" @rioferdy5 and @JoleonLescott were impressed with Casemiro's performance against Everton 👏 pic.twitter.com/yQinXuaYp9
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 9, 2022
"He understands football. Although it's a different it's a different stadium, different environment, he'll get used to it quickly because of his intelligence, you don't play in those levels what a level of intelligence.
I'm not too concerned with him on the ball, he'll give it to the players that are there to create, that's been his game his whole career.
He's the only midfield player in the Man United set-up who knows how to defend instinctively."
Frank Lampard’s side took the early lead after five minutes when Alex Iwobi’s Brilliant strike from 25 yards put Everton in front.
The lead would last for 10 minutes, as Antony continued his impressive start with Manchester United to draw them level.
With Antony Martial replaced due to a hip injury, Cristiano Ronaldo came on, and made it an appearance to remember with his 700th club goal to give Manchester United the lead at the interval, running on to a through ball from Casemiro.
7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐒
The one and only Cristiano Ronaldo 🐐 pic.twitter.com/dP6tgD31a8— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 9, 2022
Eric Ten Hag’s side looked solid for most of the second half, and thought they had the game wrapped up when Marcus Rashford scored their third, but it was controversially ruled out for handball.
At the other end, David De Gea made a vital save from former Manchester United midfielder James Garner to keep Manchester United in front, as they held on to move into fifth place.
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