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Casemiro did not leave Old Trafford immediately after being subbed off at half-time in Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool, Erik ten Hag has stated.
United were humiliated 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, meaning they have lost two of their opening three Premier League games of the season.
Casemiro was largely at fault for Liverpool’s first two goals, both scored by Luis Diaz, and was hauled off during the break, with 20-year-old Toby Collyer.
Footage later emerged appearing to show the defensive midfielder leaving Old Trafford while the game was still ongoing.
However, Ten Hag quickly denied that this was the case, saying post-match: ‘I met him in the dressing room after the game.’
Explaining the sub, he said: ‘It is what the team needed. You know when you are 2-0 down against Liverpool you have to take more risks, it will be open.
‘When you are losing you have to take more risks. I have to give compliments to the team. You have to keep fighting and sticking together.
Asked how the 32-year-old reacted to the sub, the manager added: ‘You know the game and he knows the game. He will go on and we will go on.
‘He’s a great player. We will continue this season to improve the team and the players.
I‘He improved and has shown so often that he is a great character. We all have seen great moments from him and him be decisive in midfield. He will show that again and will bounce back.’
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