The storm following Manchester United’s heated Premier League clash with Chelsea shows no signs of calming down, and this time Rio Ferdinand has taken aim. The United legend tore into Casemiro after the draw, insisting the Brazilian should be the first player shown the exit door following his reckless red card.
Ferdinand, clearly furious during his analysis, left nothing to the imagination as he blasted the midfielder’s display. According to him, Casemiro’s performance was so poor that it looked as if he had forgotten how to play the game entirely. The former defender went as far as to say United would be closer to the title race had they avoided relying on players like him, describing the 32-year-old as slow, useless, and a liability who has become an embarrassment to the club’s badge.
Casemiro’s reputation as one of the most experienced figures in the squad is now under serious threat. His dismissal against Chelsea not only weakened his side but also proved decisive in United failing to claim all three points. Supporters quickly flooded social media with frustration, many echoing Ferdinand’s call for the board to move on from the veteran and bring in fresh energy in midfield. Some labeled him finished, with one fan bluntly stating that United no longer have room for passengers.
For manager Ruben Amorim, this has added yet another headache. Already under scrutiny for his selections and tactics, the Casemiro saga highlights the deeper problems inside the team. Pundits argue that while the Brazilian’s experience is unquestionable, the pace of the Premier League now seems beyond him, and persisting with underperforming senior players could derail United’s push for a top-four spot.
Ferdinand’s outburst is not his first swipe at United’s current squad, but this one carries weight because it aligns with the growing frustrations of the fanbase. For Casemiro, his future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance, with many now believing that his red card against Chelsea might mark the beginning of the end of his time at the club.
