BREAKING: JAMIE CARRAGHER EATS WORDS AS CASEMIRO LEADS UNITED BACK INTO TOP FIVE
Jamie Carragher admits Casemiro looks "a stone lighter" as the Brazilian's resurgence under Amorim fuels United’s top-five charge.
Jamie Carragher, who talks about soccer on Sky Sports, is kind of backtracking on what he said about Casemiro. Remember how Carragher said back in May 2024 that soccer had left him? Well, now that Casemiro is doing better under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, Carragher is changing his tune and saying the 33-year-old still has some game left.
Carragher Takes Back Harsh Words About Casemiro From 2024
Casemiro has been playing a big part for Amorim this season. He's started 15 out of 16 league games when he's been available, and he's scored four goals for United.
He's got six months left on his contract at Old Trafford, and no one knows what will happen next. But he's sure to be important for the rest of the season as United tries to get back into the Champions League. They're back in the top five after beating Newcastle United right after Christmas.
Carragher has noticed that Casemiro is playing better, even though Carragher gave him a hard time a year and a half ago. Before United's game against Newcastle, Carragher said Casemiro looked fitter and almost a stone lighter than he did on that awful night in London in May 2024 when Crystal Palace beat United 4-0.
'Good on 'Him'—Casemiro Gets Praise After a Good 2025/26 Season
Before the game, Carragher looked a little embarrassed when asked about what he said about Casemiro before.
Not yet (laughs), Carragher said on Sky Sports. Good on him, but Man United was way down in the standings last season. But, you know, when I see him now? Good on him; he looks physically different. I remember that Crystal Palace game; he looks way lighter. He was never going to leave with that contract; that's the problem with the deals they've made since they last won the league. It's not going to be renewed, so that's where they'll start looking for new players in January or the summer.
What Carragher Said About Casemiro in May 2024
Carragher really went after Casemiro after he played badly against Crystal Palace. Michael Olise scored twice, and Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell also scored.
Carragher said live on Sky Sports that night, "Casemiro should know he only has three games left at the top level." The next two league games and the cup final, then he should think about going to the MLS or Saudi Arabia.
This has to stop because we're watching one of the greats. I always remember the saying, 'Leave the soccer before the soccer leaves you.'
The soccer has left him. He needs to stop playing at this level and move on. He's too good to play like that and get laughed at by Crystal Palace. He needs to call it a day.
Casemiro Has a Big Job as United Tries for Europe
United is back in the top five in the league after beating Newcastle 1-0 on Friday. Patrick Dorgu scored the winning goal.
Casemiro started for Amorim, but Leny Yoro replaced him after an hour. Like in other games this season, United wasn't as good when Casemiro came off—but they managed to win.
Carragher said that Casemiro makes a lot of money—around £350,000 ($452,296) a week—so the club might not renew his contract when it ends on June 30, 2026. He can start talking to other clubs in January, but Amorim said they haven't decided about his contract yet.
No matter what happens in the next six months, Casemiro will be important as United tries to get back into the Champions League. He'll want to keep proving his doubters wrong.
GARETH BARRY URGES MANCHESTER UNITED TO SIGN ELLIOT ANDERSON FOR £100M
Gareth Barry identifies Elliot Anderson as the ideal Casemiro replacement as the Brazilian prepares to leave Man Utd.
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Gareth Barry, the former Premier League midfielder, thinks Manchester United should target Elliot Anderson to take Casemiro’s place. Casemiro, now 34, already said he’s leaving Old Trafford when his contract ends this summer.
United’s decision not to extend Casemiro’s deal fits with their plan to shake up the squad. They paid Real Madrid an initial £60 million for him in 2022, and with add-ons, the deal reached £70 million. Casemiro’s on big wages around £300,000 a week, which gets closer to £350,000 if United make the Champions League. There’s also uncertainty about Manuel Ugarte’s future. With both potentially on the way out, plenty of names are being floated as replacements.
Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali, and Adam Wharton are all in the conversation, but Barry sees Anderson as the best option.
Talking to BOYLE Sports, Barry explained, “Manchester United will definitely be searching for someone to fill Casemiro’s shoes. Anderson isn’t the same kind of player, and there’s a big age difference, too. What he brings is pretty unique.
“I really rate Elliot Anderson. If you’re a United scout, you’re talking about him. Off the ball, there aren’t many better. He presses, he shuts down space, and he’s great at winning the ball back. Plus, he can play forward too.
“That’s why Thomas Tuchel starts him for England over some big names, and why he could easily start at the World Cup. I’m sure he’s getting discussed in various boardrooms, not just at Manchester United.
“If a move’s going to happen, it’s better to get it over the line quickly. It just makes everything smoother for both clubs and the player, especially with a big tournament coming up.”
Barry added, “No one wants uncertainty hanging over Anderson while he’s focused on England at the World Cup. It doesn’t help anyone. And if he has a standout tournament, his price could easily go up.
“So if everyone agrees it’s time for a move, getting the deal sorted before the World Cup just makes sense.”
Even so, Nottingham Forest won’t be keen to let Anderson go. Since joining Newcastle in 2024, he’s become a vital part of their midfield. Forest supposedly set its price at £100 million, but their relegation fight could change things. Right now, Vitor Pereira’s squad sits 16th in the table, just three points clear of the drop zone with seven games to play. names and
FA CHARGES HARRY MAGUIRE FOR "IMPROPER BEHAVIOR" FOLLOWING COSTLY BOURNEMOUTH DISMISSAL
Michael Carrick’s side faces a defensive crisis as Harry Maguire is charged by the FA for improper conduct.
Harry Maguire has been charged by the Football Association over his conduct following the red card he received in Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.
The defender was sent off after officials judged that he pulled back Evanilson inside the penalty area during their Premier League meeting last month. Maguire challenged the decision with both referee Stuart Atwell and fourth official Matt Donohue once VAR confirmed the call.
That penalty allowed Junior Kroupi to score the equaliser, helping Bournemouth claw back a point against Michael Carrick’s side.
According to an FA statement, Maguire faces charges relating to improper behaviour and/or the use of abusive or insulting language towards the fourth official after his dismissal. He has until April 2 to respond to these allegations.
As things stand, Maguire is due to serve a one-match ban for the red card, which would rule him out of Manchester United's game against Leeds at Old Trafford on April 13. If his ban is extended following this charge, he could also miss the clash with Chelsea on April 18, an encounter that could be crucial, given United sit third and hold a seven-point cushion over sixth-placed Chelsea in the battle for Champions League spots.
Earlier, Daily Mail Sport reported that Manchester United lodged a formal complaint with the PGMOL after the Bournemouth draw. The club were particularly frustrated over a denied second penalty, where Amad Diallo appeared to be brought down in the box while they led 1-0. Bournemouth then equalised through Ryan Christie in the ensuing play, and a VAR review did not overturn the decision, which may have swung momentum considerably.
Inside the United camp, there’s a sense that Maguire’s foul, which led to Bournemouth's second equaliser, mirrored the unpunished challenge on Diallo involving Adrien Truffert. That comparison fuels their belief that some decisions during the game didn’t go their way.
