“He Needs to retire” – Manchester United fans demand sale of midfielder who is ‘as slow as a snail’ after 1-2 Arsenal defeat 🥲😌 🔴The Red Devils grabbed an early lead via Rasmus Hojlund’s 10th-minute goal. However, the Dane was forced off with an injury six minutes later. Gabriel Jesus then leveled the scores in the 26th minute to make it 1-1. To make matters worse, new summer signing Leny Yoro also limped off with an injury in the 35th minute…
Manchester United supporters voiced their dissatisfaction with Casemiro on X (formerly Twitter) following his lackluster performance in the team’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal. The pre-season friendly, held at SoFi Stadium on July 27, featured two Premier League giants clashing in what was a dramatic encounter.
Manchester United started brightly when Rasmus Hojlund scored within the first ten minutes, giving the Red Devils an early advantage. However, their momentum faltered as Hojlund was forced to leave the pitch due to injury just six minutes later. Arsenal quickly took advantage, with Gabriel Jesus leveling the score in the 26th minute. Matters worsened for United as summer recruit Leny Yoro also suffered an injury and had to be substituted in the 35th minute, further straining their squad.
The match was ultimately decided in the 81st minute when Gabriel Martinelli netted the winning goal for Arsenal, marking Manchester United’s second defeat in three pre-season games. Casemiro, who previously shone at Real Madrid, had a challenging first half and was substituted at halftime. His performance drew criticism from fans, who pointed out his inability to generate chances, being dribbled past twice, and losing three duels while often being overrun in midfield.
Speculation about Casemiro’s future is rife, with rumors suggesting a possible transfer to the Saudi Pro League this summer. Fans on X were vocal in their disapproval. One fan bluntly remarked, “Casemiro should retire,” while another joked, “Casemiro moves slower than a snail. He should be sent to Greece or Saudi Arabia before the season kicks off.” Other fans expressed frustration with his performance and suggested alternatives like Zubimendi, Ugarte, or Fofana.
The discontent among Manchester United fans was evident, with some criticizing Casemiro’s inconsistent passing and its negative effect on the team. One fan noted, “Our attack was strong, but the midfield struggled to keep possession and move the ball forward. Hannibal, McTominay, Maguire, Casemiro, and Antony are subpar,” while another added, “Casemiro needs to be sold quickly.”
Conversely, Arsenal recovered from a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth to secure victory over Manchester United. The pre-season statistics show Arsenal with 58% possession and 449 passes at an 84% accuracy rate, compared to Manchester United’s 42% possession and 323 passes with a 76% accuracy rate.
Despite losing Hojlund early on, Manchester United created more attacking opportunities, recording ten shots, three of which were on target. Arsenal had six shots, also with three on target.
As pre-season continues, Manchester United will aim to regroup and improve in their next friendly against Real Betis on July 31, while Arsenal will face Liverpool the same day, looking to build on their recent win.
