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Speaking ahead of the start of the season, Carragher told The Telegraph: “I never believed Casemiro would be value for money. Not because there is any doubt that he has been a world-class player. But because he is at a stage of his career when he cannot fully repay United\u2019s massive fee.<\/p>\n
“He was a panic buy when he joined a year ago. An ageing, stellar name signed for big money and on a massive salary to appease increasingly disgruntled fans, despite the fact he will need replacing with a similarly massive outlay two years on.”<\/p>\n
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United signed Sofyan Amrabat on loan from Fiorentina late in the summer transfer window to help cover for Casemiro defensively. The Brazil man’s performances suggest that he will need the Morocco international to play alongside him sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n
Casemiro has struggled to protect his backline effectively and consequently appeared isolated when the ball has been turned over, especially against sides who are fast and forceful on the counter-attack.<\/p>\n
United must find a way to get the best out of Casemiro or else their defensive problems will continue to be exposed. Ten Hag cannot persist with playing him as a lone No 6 without any assistance.<\/p>\n