Casemiro dropped a telling message that caught the eye of Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United’s convincing win over Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Ruben Amorim’s men punched their ticket to the quarter-finals of UEFA’s second-tier club competition after a stunning result at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
Manchester United thrashed 10-man Real Sociedad 4-1 in their second-leg round-of-16 tie and will now face French side Lyon in the last eight of the Europa League.
The Red Devils were 1-0 down in the opening 10 minutes after Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot-kick before Bruno Fernandes equalised from his penalty.
Following a 1-1 scoreline between United and Sociedad at half-time, Ruben Amorim’s side took the lead in the second half after a second Fernandes penalty.
Fernandes’ sensational display ensured United a place in the Europa League quarter-finals and the Red Devils captain completed his hat-trick late in the second half.
Sociedad were reduced to 10 men in the second half and United capitalised in their performance, with Diogo Dalot also netting in injury time at Old Trafford.
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What Bruno Fernandes said to Casemiro after Man Utd teammate’s performance vs Real Sociedad
Casemiro deeply impressed Manchester United fans with his stunning performance in the second-leg round-of-16 tie at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
The 33-year-old former Real Madrid star was in his element in United’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad and Casemiro rolled back the years with his display on the night.
United manager Ruben Amorim hooked off Casemiro in the 79th minute and replaced the Brazil international with Toby Collyer for the remainder of the match.
Casemiro took to social media after the result at Old Trafford and the Brazil and United midfielder sent out a heartfelt message to Red Devils supporters.
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes’ messages on Instagram after Manchester United’s win against Real Sociedad. Credit: Instagram
Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes’ messages on Instagram after Manchester United’s win against Real Sociedad. Credit: Instagram
Speaking on his Instagram, he wrote: “Thank you again, Old Trafford!! Quarter-finals, here we go!”
Bruno Fernandes was spotted in the comments of Casemiro’s post and the 30-year-old Portugal and United midfielder perfectly summed up his teammate’s display.
“Monstruoso,” he wrote, adding a fire emoji.
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Ruben Amorim’s reaction to Casemiro’s Man Utd display vs Real Sociedad spoke volumes
Amorim claimed that he is “improving” the way that he uses Casemiro and does not want the ex-Los Blancos star to commit to “pressing really high” in his United tactics.
“I think he is improving his game and I am improving the way I should use a player like Casemiro,” he said at his post-match press conference, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“I am not trying to put Casemiro pressing really high. Our team, you feel, is more connected in defending, that can help a lot because he is so smart and intelligent at reading the game, in short spaces he can understand where the ball is going.
“It is everything together and the team is better and can play better and understand the characteristics of the players and, combined, it can help us to win games.”
United will now return to Premier League action on Sunday when they travel to the King Power Stadium for their clash with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City side.