Casemiro acknowledges that Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City all have ambitious long-term goals, which means they pose a challenge for Manchester United.
Since 2013, the Red Devils have not been on top of the English Premier League. To regain that position, they will need to win matches against a number of its competitors. The current drought of trophies at the club extends back to Jose Mourinho’s time as manager, although Erik ten Hag has shown some encouraging indications so far.
United are now in third place, which is behind the two teams that are in contention for the title (City and Arsenal), but they are comfortably ahead of Liverpool, who are having a bad season but are expected to be competitive again in the not too distant future. Since 2018, the Reds and City have alternated holding the title of league champion, but the Gunners appear to be on the verge of spoiling the party.
The transfer of Casemiro to Old Trafford has been absolutely essential to the team’s success so far this season. The Brazilian has made an immediate impression in Manchester, but he is aware that success will not be accomplished immediately, particularly given the fact that some of their competitors have had several years more time to mature.
He shared his thoughts, stating, “When you arrive at a new club, you always dream of making history… especially if we witness the glory of this club.” We are aware of the past events. However, I was well aware that we would require some adjustment time and that our competitors, such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, already had a long-term strategy in place before we did.”
They have a competitive advantage because all of its managers have been with the company for a considerable amount of time. I am pleased with how well I have adjusted to this environment; both my teammates and the staff here are doing a great job of supporting me… Additionally, I’ve had a lot of trouble with the English language, but I’m putting in a lot of effort to get better at it. Everyone has been very kind to me since I’ve been here, and ever since the first day I’ve felt like I really belong here. I am grateful to the club for all of the work that they have put in to bring me here, and that includes John (Murtough), who is United’s director of football. I feel at home at Manchester United, I’m overjoyed to be here, and I’m savoring every moment of my time here as I did when I was 15 years old! However, the most essential element is to witness the progression of the group.
Due to his absence in United’s most recent league match, Casemiro’s significance was brought into sharper focus. Because of a caution he received at Crystal Palace, he was unable to go with the Red Devils to Arsenal. Although they suffered a late 3-2 defeat, their lack of presence in the midfield was mentioned as a factor in the defeat.
The Brazilian made his comeback in the FA Cup match against Reading on Saturday night and scored two of United’s three goals, highlighting his goalscoring touch. Reading was eliminated from the competition. Regarding his performance, Roy Keane commented as follows: “Man United has struggled over the past several years, especially in the middle of the field, since they have not had a quality player with a huge personality or a guy with a little of presence on their roster. He is a player of the highest caliber. We see it week in, week out. He has an impact on the games.”