Casemiro

The Man United pair have been in excellent form this season and have impressed under Ten Hag.

"Casemiro would not make it in front of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes or Nicky Butt. Casemiro is a fantastic player, but would I play him in front of Keane or Scholes? He would make the bench. [Rashford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) is undoubtedly enjoying the best form of his career at [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), with 16 goals in 17 games since returning from the World Cup more than anyone else across Europe's top five leagues. "In front of Ryan Giggs or David Beckham? [Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) has been pivotal to the turn of fortunes that has seen [Erik ten Hag's](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) side go from consecutive defeats against Brighton and Brentford to a likely third-placed finish and the chance at silverware in the Carabao Cup this Sunday.

Paul Scholes has compared former Real Madrid star Casemiro to Manchester United legend Roy Keane and made an admission about the midfielder.

‘He breaks up the play as good as anyone but if you watch him, his passing is always forward and that’s what Scholesy did best. I think “holding midfielder” just does him a little bit of an injustice.’ I think he’s been brilliant. I’ve heard so many times, as well, that’s he’s probably the best holding midfielder as well. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid. ‘It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch.

Ex-Manchester United midfielders Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves believe Casemiro deserves more credit for his quality.The Brazilian has been a huge ...

It's a shame Eriksen isn't fit but I think he makes a huge difference. He has great experience and I don't think he gets the credit for the way he plays. "He breaks up the play as good as anyone but if you watch him, his passing is always forward and that's what Scholesy did best.

Man Utd legend Paul Scholes thinks Casemiro's overall game is underrated with the term 'holding midfielder doing the Brazilian a "bit of an injustice".

“He breaks up the play as good as anyone but if you watch him, his passing is always forward and that’s what Scholesy did best. “Obviously, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes’s balance is brilliant. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid. I think ‘holding midfielder’ just does him a little bit of an injustice.” I’ve heard so many times, as well, that’s he’s probably the best holding midfielder as well. “It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has hailed Casemiro ahead of Thursday night's blockbuster Europa League clash with Barcelona.

"It's almost like he's a coach on the football pitch. The Brazil international has flourished ever since his summer arrival from [Real Madrid](/latest/real-madrid-fc). I think he's been brilliant. “He has great experience and I don't think he gets the credit for the way he plays. And he’s set to play a key role as the Red Devils lock horns with [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) in the [Europa League](/latest/europa-league) on Thursday night. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) legend Paul Scholes has revealed he disagrees with the assessment that Casemiro is a holding midfielder.

Manchester United legend Andy Cole has asserted that neither Marcus Rashford nor Casemiro would make it into the legendary 1998-99 side.

I expect to have Maguire and Antony back for the second leg. The game is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 23. "Casemiro would not make it in front of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes or Nicky Butt. Casemiro is a fantastic player, but would I play him in front of Keane or Scholes? The Red Devils' midfielders were also well-renowned as Ferguson often relied on Roy Keane, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes that season. The Red Devils triumphed over Arsenal, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich, respectively.

Manchester United treble winner Andy Cole has claimed that neither Casemiro nor Marcus Rashford would have made it into the team that won it all under Sir ...

[Ryan Giggs](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ryan-giggs) or [David Beckham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/david-beckham)? [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/xavi-mikel-arteta-arsenal-barcelona-29283719#comments-section) [Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/xavi-mikel-arteta-arsenal-barcelona-29283719#comments-section) Do you think any of Man Utd's current squad would make it into the 1999 treble winning team? And while the 51-year-old is pleased that United are [back on the right track](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-barcelona-tenhag-xavi-29284965) under new boss [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag), he has disputed claims that some of the current playing squad would have been good enough to star during that golden period. Cole, who notched 121 goals in 275 games for United, added: "Casemiro would not make it in front of Roy Keane, Paul Scholes or Nicky Butt. Casemiro is a fantastic player, but would I play him in front of Keane or Scholes? Cole believes both of them would get the nod ahead of Casemiro - but did tip the Brazilian for a spot on the bench. The multi-time Champions League winner is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's finest defensive midfielders. Cole, it seems, is of the same opinion. He would make the bench. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league), the [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) and the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) in one season under the stewardship of the legendary [Sir Alex Ferguson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alex-ferguson). [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) striker [Andy Cole](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/andy-cole) has insisted that [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) and [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) would "definitely" not have made it into the club's famous 1999 treble-winning team.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has compared Casemiro to former club midfield general Roy Keane. Scholes praised the midfielder and said.

Casemiro will likely play a crucial role for his side tonight as they look to dump the [La Liga](https://footballtoday.com/category/la-liga/) giants out. He has two goals and three assists in 17 Premier League appearances. You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid. He also has two assists in the I think he’s been brilliant. “It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch. The former Sao Paulo man turns 31 today and is one of the club’s top performers this season. [Barcelona](https://footballtoday.com/category/barcelona/) tonight in the Europa League for a place in the round of 16. Casemiro has been one of the bright spots for Erik ten Hag and his side as they progress in all competitions. Casemiro has been impressive for the club in the centre of the park. “He has great experience and I don’t think he gets the credit for the way he plays.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has hailed Casemiro and compared the Brazilian with former midfield general Roy Keane.

His absence was clearly felt as United failed to have control and stability at the centre of the park. “It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch. I think he’s been brilliant. I don’t see him as a holding midfielder. The statistics clearly show that Scholes is accurate with Casemiro’s praise that he is more than a defensive midfielder. He has also impressed the fans with his long-range passing. The midfielder, who turned 31 today, has been instrumental to United since he arrived from Real Madrid. The Brazilian is outstanding with his ball distribution and always tries to make a forward pass. “He has great experience and I don’t think he gets the credit for the way he plays. He has been a spectacular addition to the Manchester United team which desperately required a holding midfielder for the last few years. You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times. “He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid.

Paul Scholes has drawn comparisons between Casemiro's current role at Manchester United and Roy Keane in his pomp.

You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid. He has great experience and I don't think he gets the credit for the way he plays.

Commenting on the superstar midfielder, Scholes noted that despite Casemiro not receiving much recognition for his skillful playing style, his presence has had ...

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