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Richard Fay

Casemiro outlines individual qualities he brings to Manchester United team

Casemiro insists that his primary focus is on his defensive role and bringing balance to Manchester United.

The Brazilian midfielder grabbed the headlines with a fantastic equalising goal against Chelsea at the weekend, but he is still concentrating on his specialist role under Erik ten Hag.

United completed the signing of midfielder Casemiro for £60million rising to £70m in August, after the 30-year-old signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional year.

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Casemiro was eased into life at his new club but has now been thrown into the line up on a regular basis after a series of commanding defensive performances.

He was often the unsung hero during his time at Real Madrid and the summer signing is happy to play a similar role at United, with a focus on helping the team rather than pursuing his own individual ambitions.

"I think the goals have to come naturally," he told United Review before the Chelsea match. "Everybody knows my work. My role is defensive - to help my team-mates and bring the ball out from the back with quality.

"I defend, first of all, and provide balance to the team. I help my team-mates with defensive work, bring the ball out with quality, that is my job. Of course, a goal here or there is nice but doing my job and defending well comes first."

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