Manchester United and Casemiro’s slapstick defending is inexcusable
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester United and Casemiro’s slapstick defending is inexcusable

The Telegraph  

There have been an abundance of egregious moments defensively from Manchester United this season, but no goal better encapsulates their abomination of a Premier League campaign than the first of the four goals they conceded against Crystal Palace. Erik ten Hag has bemoaned United’s injury crisis for months, but let’s be clear from the outset: this specific goal had nothing to do with injuries. Casemiro is not averse to throwing himself recklessly into challenges – an oddity for a player with five Champions League titles and more than 650 career appearances for club and country to his name – but how to explain his limp fall in the vague direction of Olise? It would be nice to credit the Palace player’s shimmy for sending Casemiro into next week, but that would just be too kind to the Brazilian.

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Casemiro put out of misery early after error-ridden display for Man United against Liverpool
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Casemiro put out of misery early after error-ridden display for Man United against Liverpool

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Casemiro was put out of his misery early at Old Trafford on Sunday. Diaz scored the second goal, too, after dispossessing Casemiro in United’s half and then getting on the end of Mohamed Salah’s pass in the ensuing counterattack. “It was what the team needed,” United manager Erik ten Hag said. United signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris …

Man United's Casemiro SLAMS 'disrespectful' criticism over his performances - as Brazilian midfielder claims he was 'one of the best signings' in the league last season
7 months ago

Man United's Casemiro SLAMS 'disrespectful' criticism over his performances - as Brazilian midfielder claims he was 'one of the best signings' in the league last season

Daily Mail  

Manchester United's Casemiro has hit back at the 'disrespectful' criticisms over his performances this season. The Brazilian said: 'I was considered one of the best signings of the Premier League last season, and now I'm not worth anything anymore? Man United midfielder has labelled the criticism over his performances as 'disrespectful' The Brazilian has endured a difficult few weeks after …

Man United gave a performance that will make Erik ten Hag wonder what might have been... where has this spirit been? Writes CHRIS WHEELER after 3-2 win over Newcastle
7 months, 1 week ago

Man United gave a performance that will make Erik ten Hag wonder what might have been... where has this spirit been? Writes CHRIS WHEELER after 3-2 win over Newcastle

Daily Mail  

Man United showed improvement all over the pitch to earn a win over Newcastle If this does indeed prove to be Erik ten Hag’s farewell to Old Trafford, at least he goes out with a win. MATCH FACTS Man United : Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; Amrabat, Mainoo ; Amad, McTominay, Garnacho ; Fernandes Goals: Mainoo, Amad, Hojlund Booked: Casemiro, …

Tuchel bemoans ‘slapstick’ Bayern performance
10 months, 1 week ago

Tuchel bemoans ‘slapstick’ Bayern performance

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel described his side’s performance as “slapstick” in the 1-0 defeat to Lazio on Wednesday that leaves them with a tough task to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. “It was a bit slapstick.” Bayern was hamstrung by the dismissal of Dayot Upamecano, who was shown a red card for crashing into Gustav Isaksen in the penalty …

Erik ten Hag jumps to the defence of struggling striker Anthony Martial after the Frenchman is booed off by the Old Trafford faithful during shock loss to Bournemouth
1 year ago

Erik ten Hag jumps to the defence of struggling striker Anthony Martial after the Frenchman is booed off by the Old Trafford faithful during shock loss to Bournemouth

Daily Mail  

Erik ten Hag has jumped to the defence of his French striker Anthony Martial after he was booed off during Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. United suffered an embrrassing defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday as Andoni Iraola's side extended their unbeaten run to five games. Anthony Martial was on the periphery of the game against Bourneouth and was …

Alejandro Garnacho’s astonishing moment of magic inspires Manchester United’s result of the season
1 year ago

Alejandro Garnacho’s astonishing moment of magic inspires Manchester United’s result of the season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And then a trio thrust together as much by circumstances as planning …

Erik ten Hag reveals Casemiro injury latest ahead of Manchester derby
1 year, 1 month ago

Erik ten Hag reveals Casemiro injury latest ahead of Manchester derby

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Casemiro is an injury doubt for Sunday’s Manchester …

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag praises his side’s resilience against Brentford in Premier League clash.
1 year, 2 months ago

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag praises his side’s resilience against Brentford in Premier League clash.

The Hindu  

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag paid tribute to his side’s character as it came back from a goal down to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to two stoppage-time goals by substitute Scott McTominay. Looking ragged after going a goal down in the first half, the closest United came to equalising was an Anthony Martial …

Premier League: Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Manchester United draw
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Manchester United draw

The Hindu  

Erik ten Hag criticised “inconsistent” VAR after Manchester United’s Casemiro was the only player sent off following a mass brawl in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. But Ten Hag’s team had to survive a nervous finale at Old Trafford after Brazil midfielder Casemiro was dismissed before Palace’s Jeffrey Schlupp scored to reduce the deficit. “It was a really high …

Erik ten Hag slams Andy Carroll tackle that sidelined Christian Eriksen for three months
1 year, 10 months ago

Erik ten Hag slams Andy Carroll tackle that sidelined Christian Eriksen for three months

The Hindu  

Erik ten Hag has urged football authorities to stamp out the type of reckless tackle that left Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen sidelined for three months. But now United say Eriksen will be out until “late April or early May”, hampering Ten Hag’s hopes of a successful end to the season. But no one is interfering then,” Ten Hag said …

‘We didn’t follow the rules of defending’ - Ten Hag unhappy after Man United loss
2 years, 1 month ago

‘We didn’t follow the rules of defending’ - Ten Hag unhappy after Man United loss

The Hindu  

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag was unhappy with his side’s defending in its 3-1 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Sunday, saying it had failed to follow the rules on how to play at the back. United came into the clash at Villa Park on the back of nine matches unbeaten, a form that put them within touching …

Premier League: Casemiro Rescues Manchester United Against Chelsea in 1-1 Draw at Stamford Bridge
2 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Casemiro Rescues Manchester United Against Chelsea in 1-1 Draw at Stamford Bridge

News 18  

Casemiro rescued Manchester United as the Brazil midfielder grabbed his first goal for the club in stoppage-time to salvage a dramatic 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side were seconds away from defeat after Jorginho’s 87th minute penalty put Chelsea ahead in United’s first match since Cristiano Ronaldo was sent into exile. It would be no surprise …

GRAEME SOUNESS: Look what Manchester United have reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to - it's so sad!
2 years, 2 months ago

GRAEME SOUNESS: Look what Manchester United have reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to - it's so sad!

Daily Mail  

The Portuguese attacker was determined to leave Man United in the summer It’s a desperately sad situation that Cristiano Ronaldo finds himself in. Cristiano Ronaldo has been indefinitely dropped from Manchester United's first-team squad Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League win over Spurs Ronaldo left the bench early and refused to come on as a substitute …

Erik ten Hag fumes at Craig Pawson after Cristiano Ronaldo's disallowed goal for Man United
2 years, 2 months ago

Erik ten Hag fumes at Craig Pawson after Cristiano Ronaldo's disallowed goal for Man United

Daily Mail  

Erik Ten Hag could barely conceal his anger at referee Craig Pawson and his assistants after Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle at Old Trafford. Ten Hag confronted the match officials after the final whistle to complain over Cristiano Ronaldo's disallowed goal and two penalty appeals that were turned down. Erik ten Hag shared his frustrations …

Manchester United's familiar failings give battling Burnley a slender lifeline
2 years, 10 months ago

Manchester United's familiar failings give battling Burnley a slender lifeline

The Telegraph  

United were indebted to De Gea for keeping out a dipping volley from Weghorst soon after and the night might have got even worse for Maguire in the 62nd minute when, as the last man, he dragged Rodriguez to the ground. But that’s the way it goes.” Rangnick sent on Ronaldo soon after in search of a goal but, aside …

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