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Dan Brown

'As close to Keane as you're going to get' - Paul Scholes praises Casemiro impact at Man United

Paul Scholes has suggested that Manchester United midfielder Casemiro shares similarities with Reds legend and former teammate Roy Keane.

Casemiro has excelled at Old Trafford since his summer arrival from Real Madrid, with the Brazilian midfielder making 31 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side, registering four goals and five assists. The five-time Champions League winner has receive widespread praise for the impact he has had since his move to United.

Reds legend Paul Scholes believes the 31-year-old is the closest thing to his former teammate Keane that United have seen in recent years - with the BT Sport pundit also claiming that Casemiro is still not given the credit he deserves, despite his incredible trophy haul in his career.

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