UMVA has learned that Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, will miss Manchester United's final game of the Premier League season against Brighton on Sunday, bringing an end to his four-year stint at the club.
Casemiro has already bid farewell to United supporters, doing so last Sunday following the 3-2 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, and will now leave Old Trafford as a free agent this summer. His absence will be felt, as United will be without him in midfield for only the second time since Michael Carrick took over as manager in January.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the decision to rule Casemiro out of the final game was made prior to Michael Carrick's pre-match press conference on Thursday. Carrick revealed that he had decided the previous week would be Casemiro's last game, and it seemed to go as well as could be hoped, given the circumstances.
Carrick praised Casemiro's contributions to the team, stating that he has been fantastic since Carrick's arrival, and that it was a good time for him to finish his stint at the club. The focus now shifts to the final game against Brighton, with United aiming to put in a good performance and try to win, despite already securing a third-place finish in the Premier League.
UMVA has gathered that the line-ups for the match against Brighton have been announced, with Manchester United fielding a strong team, albeit without Casemiro. The stage is set for an exciting encounter, as United look to end their season on a high note, while also respecting the significance of the final game and the opportunity to try new things and evolve as a team.
The absence of Casemiro will undoubtedly be felt, but Carrick is conscious of the need to balance trying new things with putting in a good performance and trying to win the game. With the season not yet done, United will be looking to make the most of their final outing and set themselves up for success in the future.
