Erik ten Hag has nominated two new first-team players from Manchester United's academy

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Manchester United's season gets underway after the weekend and the final preparations are being made for the opening game. Erik ten Hag won the Carabao Cup, secured qualification for the Champions League and helped restore the connection between fans and the players in his first year in charge at Old Trafford and further improvement in 2023/24 is expected.

As part of a new series ahead of the upcoming season, this publication has looked at each position in United's squad and each player's aims, so this article will take a closer look at the midfielders in the squad. ALSO READ: How Wan-Bissaka rescued his United career Here's everything you need to know regarding the club's midfielders... Casemiro Where he can improve: There was a minority of fans on social media who suggested that Casemiro was past his best throughout the summer, but in reality, he remains one of the world's finest defensive midfielders.

The Brazilian will be key for United again this season, although to improve, he could lose possession on fewer occasions and clean up his passing. What is his main aim this season: Casemiro is a serial winner and his aim is to help the team to more silverware this term.

His experience of winning countless major honours with Real Madrid means he's such an asset in the dressing room and since he's now entering the autumn of his career at 31 years old, he's just got just a few more years left to add to his trophy cabinet. How much will he play: Considering his importance to the team, Casemiro will start almost every game he's available for.