Casemiro Fires Back At Jamie Carragher Criticism Amid Saudi Links
Manchester United midfield veteran Casemiro has said that he is “always very calm” when it comes to criticism.
Following an outstanding maiden season at OT last term, the Brazilian regressed last season. His performance levels have nosedived, resulting in him facing a wealth of criticism, particularly from pundits.
Among those who have been most critical of the former Real Madrid man is Sky Sports pundit Carragher, who has regularly questioned his ability to play at the highest level anymore. Carragher raised concern over Casemiro’s current decline, claiming that his “legs have gone”.
The veteran, who turned 32 in February, has not been as sharp as he was last season, failing to provide the control and bite in midfield he so often produced last season. Nevertheless, Casemiro Henrique insists he is wise enough and experienced enough to block out such scathing assessments.
“It’s hard, especially when it’s not an analysis of the whole situation,” He told Sky Sport . “At the start of last season, I got the trophy of best player of the month, elected by the fans here.
“Right after that I picked up an injury, a big injury. Came back, then the injury returned, now playing as a center-back. It is hard – this is a wider analysis, I’m giving you more ample analysis.
“Injured players. I think never at any point of the season the manager had like 25 senior players available. So not only for me, for the players, but also for the manager it was very challenging. For the club it’s very challenging.
“But criticism is a part of football. And I’m always very calm, especially with the criticism. When it’s constructive criticism, it’s always welcomed. Especially in football, when you’ve been playing high level for 10 years and you drop your level a little, the criticism is going to come, criticism is always going to come.”
The Brazilian added: “I’m well, I’m happy, living every day I get to play here. As I usually say, Man Utd gave me what I wanted.
“This joy of being able to enjoy the game, enjoy the PL. So, I’m happy to be here at Manchester United and enjoying it.”
