Casemiro’s wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time following nightmare display in 3-0 defeat by Liverpool
Casemiro’s wife has leapt to her husband’s defence after the Manchester United midfielder was widely criticised for his performance in his side’s 3-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday.
The Brazilian star was at fault for Liverpool’s first two goals as he gave the ball away twice before Luis Diaz punished him on both occasions.
Sky Sports co-commentator Jamie Carragher admitted it was a ‘sad sight’ to see Casemiro struggling so badly, and he was hauled off at half-time by Erik ten Hag, with youngster Toby Collyer replacing him.
It is not the first time that Carragher has hit out at Casemiro’s performance level as he also called for United to move on from the midfielder towards the back end of last season after their humiliating 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Casemiro was also ridiculed on social media after his hapless display, but his wife has hit back at his critics.
Taking to Instagram in the early hours of Monday morning, Anna Mariana Casemiro posted a photo of her husband’s incredible trophy cabinet at the home that they share together, reminding fans of everything he has won in the game.
Casemiro had a nightmare first half before being taken off at the break against Liverpool
He was fiercely criticised for his performance, but his wife has hit back at his critics reminding them of his glittering trophy cabinet
Anna Mariana Casemiro (right) is standing by her man, but he may no longer be a guaranteed starter for Man United
The 32-year-old won the Champions League five times with Real Madrid, as well as three LaLiga titles and the Copa del Rey before joining United in 2022, and they were all on display in the picture.
He has also won the Copa America with Brazil, and two trophies in his first two seasons at United, suggesting that his time at Old Trafford has not been a complete disaster by any means.
But despite having the support of his wife of 10 years, Casemiro now looks to be in significant danger of losing his spot in United’s starting XI moving forward.
Collyer had some bright moments during his 45-minute cameo appearance on Sunday and could now be pushing for more minutes, while the Red Devils also completed the signing of Manuel Ugarte from PSG on deadline day.
The Uruguayan looks to be in pole position to partner Kobbie Mainoo after the international break, although it is understood he is a little short of full fitness having not played yet this season.
Erik ten Hag has plenty to ponder after watching his side collapse to a humiliating defeat against their biggest rivals
This could mean Casemiro is given one more chance to prove he is the solution to United’s midfield problems when the side return to action against Southampton on September 14, but he cannot afford any more performances like the one he produced on Sunday.
He is not the only one under pressure at Old Trafford either, with Ten Hag also feeling the heat after losing for the second week in a row.
United have taken just three points from their opening three matches and find themselves down in 14th place in the table, already six points adrift of Manchester City and Liverpool.
