New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is expected to have a positive impact on the players and the club as a whole.
Erik ten Hag’s time at Old Trafford ended in disappointing fashion, with the Dutch manager struggling to improve the club and raise the standards of the squad.
The former Ajax manager was backed by the club with new signings and given enough time to stamp his authority, but he failed to do so and in fact hampered the progress of several players at the club.
One player who struggled massively under him was midfielder Casemiro. The Brazilian has received criticism for his performances this season and one particular performance against Liverpool at Old Trafford this season was the subject of a lot of backlash from fans.
However, former Man United striker Louis Saha believes Amorim’s arrival at the club will help Casemiro.
Saha was asked in an interview with Betfred about Casemiro’s return to form, to which he replied, as reported by Daily Express:
“Yes, I think so. You could see how he was exposed to Erik ten Hag’s system and ultimately the tactics were wrong.
“Casemiro was being asked to do too much and it’s hard for him to do it well without the right players around him. No matter how many trophies he won, he was going to struggle in this system.
“I think he was let down. I’m a big supporter of him because he never complains and he’s aware when he’s not playing well.
“With the right balance in midfield and the right positioning, we will see Casemiro playing with a different dimension. He has the right quality and leadership that this Manchester United team needs.”
Casemiro remains a key player for Man United
The Brazilian midfielder was sent off at half-time against Liverpool at Old Trafford this season but has managed to turn his season around following the Ten Hag’s departure.
Under Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign as the club’s manager, Casemiro looked like a completely different player and even managed to score twice for the Red Devils in their Carabao Cup win against Leicester City.
If and when used in the right way tactically, he can be a crucial player for the Premier League.
His long-term future at the club is still uncertain, as is fellow midfielder Christian Eriksen, who is is expected to leave Old Trafford according to Fabrizio Romano.
Another player linked with an exit from the club following Amorim’s arrival is striker Joshua Zirkzee.
