'Stricker?': David de Gea blown away by United star with 8 long balls vs Leicester City
Manchester United returned to winning ways on Wednesday with a comfortable 5-2 triumph over Leicester City at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils produced an emphatic performance in front of the fans. They scored five goals against a Premier League opposition for the first time in three years.
Casemiro was undoubtedly the stand-out performer. The Brazilian opened the scoring with a stellar 30-yard strike. He bagged his second goal with a header before the break.
Aside from his brace, the midfielder registered eight successful long balls with five duels won.
The 32-year-old could have easily bagged a hat-trick on another day with the chances created.
Following the game, Casemiro took to Instagram to share his delight, he posted: “Unforgettable red night at the The Theatre of Dreams.”
David de Gea was undoubtedly impressed by his former teammate, he replied: ‘Stricker?’.
Casemiro has been in good form since the international break. He was one of the stand-out players against West Ham United last weekend where he scored a consolation goal.
Him and Manuel Ugarte look a solid pairing in the centre of the park for United and the duo are likely to keep their places in Sunday’s league game against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
United are working on a deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager but as things stand, Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to continue as the caretaker after Erik ten Hag’s exit.
The Red Devils are languishing in the 14th spot in the top-flight with only 11 points. The club are seven points adrift of the guaranteed Champions League positions at the moment.
They can ill-afford to drop more points and Sunday’s game appears a must-win. United fans will be hoping that the club can carry forward the momentum from last night’s victory.
Stats from Sofascore.com