BREAKING NEWS: Rio Ferdinand BLASTS Casemiro after another poor display despite Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Sunderland
The post-match discussions at Old Trafford took an unexpected turn — and it wasn’t about the final score. Instead, Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand launched a fierce attack on Casemiro, accusing the Brazilian midfielder of becoming a liability in Rúben Amorim’s system rather than the leader he was once known to be.
Ferdinand didn’t mince words while analysing the game that left fans with mixed emotions despite the win. He said, “Starting him today was a huge mistake. It shows Amorim still has a lot to figure out. Casemiro’s too slow, lacks composure, and offers no creativity. Everyone saw the errors he made — he brought nothing to the table! If Amorim wants to keep his job, he has to stop starting him before he drags the entire team down.”
The comments struck a nerve. Once hailed as one of the best defensive midfielders in world football, Casemiro now faces growing criticism from pundits and supporters alike. His declining pace, poor decision-making, and tendency to lose possession have turned him from a key figure into one of the most scrutinized players in the squad.
When Casemiro first arrived from Real Madrid, expectations were enormous. A five-time Champions League winner, he was expected to inject leadership, experience, and grit into a struggling United side. But over time, that commanding aura has faded. Under Amorim, his performances have been erratic, often looking out of sync with younger, quicker teammates like Kobbie Mainoo. Critics argue his inclusion slows down United’s tempo and disrupts the fluidity the manager is striving to establish.
“Casemiro looks completely lost in this system,” a fan wrote online. “He’s no longer the warrior we used to admire. Watching him now is painful.”
Following the match, social media erupted with calls for the veteran midfielder to be dropped, with some fans even urging the club to part ways with him entirely. Others sided with Ferdinand, demanding that Amorim place greater trust in the younger players instead of clinging to experience.
One frustrated supporter posted, “Every time he’s on the pitch, the whole team suffers. I don’t understand why he’s still starting — he’s killing our rhythm.”
Now, Amorim finds himself at a crossroads. Does he bench one of the team’s biggest names in order to revive United’s energy and balance, or does he stick with Casemiro, hoping the experienced midfielder can rediscover his form?
Whatever choice he makes, one thing is clear — the debate surrounding Casemiro’s future has split the fanbase, and Rio Ferdinand’s harsh words have only intensified the storm brewing around Old Trafford.
