Erik ten Hag lauds Casemiro impact as David de Gea sets Manchester United challenge
manchestereveningnews.co.ukYour Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, May 21. ‘Casemiro exceeded expectations’ - Ten Hag Erik ten Hag admits Casemiro has exceeded his expectations in his first season at Manchester United.
The Brazilian scored the only goal in United's 1-0 win at Bournemouth to take them to within a point of securing Champions League qualification. Also read: United give update on Rashford contract negotiations United signed Casemiro, 31, from Real Madrid for £60million rising to £70m in late August and he has been an influential presence in a season that is all but certain to be remembered as a success. To read more, click here. De Gea sets Man United challenge David de Gea has challenged Manchester United to finish third position in the Premier League instead of fourth this season.
To take an important step toward qualifying for Champions League football, Erik ten Hag was aware of the importance of a victory against Bournemouth on Saturday and his side were able to secure three points in a professional manner.
It was not a vintage United display at the Vitality Stadium, but Casemiro's brilliantly taken, acrobatic goal in the first half was enough for the win and Bournemouth, who are safe already, offered just minimal threat going forward. To read more, click here. READ MORE:
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