The Paris Saint-Germain attacker publicly supported presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro before he was defeated by Lula, and this has led some to take joy in his suffering.
Casemiro criticised those who wished evil for Neymar
Following the injury to Neymar in Brazil’s opening game against Serbia, Casemiro condemned those who have celebrated his injury for political reasons. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker publicly supported presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro before he was defeated by Lula, and this has led some to take joy in his suffering. “It’s a shame, but there are people in the world who wish evil on someone else,” Casemiro said at a press conference. “I feel sorry for him. We are all people. When you wish something bad for someone else, it is serious. Neymar is a person who helps others a lot and who has a huge heart. Neymar does not deserve this. He is an exceptional player, one of the best in the world. I have the privilege of playing with him here. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to play the next game, and losing a player like that is difficult.”
Neymar’s injury also means that there is an opportunity for Richarlison
“It’s up to Tite to find a replacement. Lucas Paqueta, in the last two or three years, is one of the players who has played the most here, and he is crucial for us. We have other players who stand out: Vinicius, Raphinha, and Gabriel Jesus. It’s a bit sad for the opponent, who has Raphinha and then Antony, or has Richarlison and then Gabriel Jesus comes in.” Neymar’s injury also means that there is an opportunity for Tottenham’s Richarlison to build on his brace against Serbia. “Everyone knows his qualities; he always wants to score,” Casemiro said. “His numbers with Brazil speak for themselves; he’s a great player.”
For many years, Casemiro and Dani Alves were on rival teams at the club level, but Casemiro has supported the full-back’s inclusion in the squad despite his age. “He is a competent player with many titles; he has proven it to the whole world,” the midfielder said. “He’s a full-back you can count on. Eder Militao is more defensive, and Dani Alves has more quality. Dani Alves is here to play, and, like everyone else, he wants to play.” Asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United, the English club’s midfielder didn’t want to say much. “I have not exchanged messages with him,” the midfielder insisted. “He has a lot of experience. I’m sad to see him go. We are talking about one of the best of all time.”
“He knows what’s good for him, and, as a friend, I wish him all the luck in the world. May he do well in life and in football, except against me.”