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Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Casemiro's tears over Man Utd red card explained after Real Madrid comments

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was in floods of tears after being sent off against Premier League rivals Southampton - and previous comments may explain his emotions.

It was Casemiro's second red card in his last three Premier League outings, with some critics now questioning whether the Brazil international is a liability. He has undoubtedly improved United's midfield, but he is no good to Erik ten Hag if he is suspended.

Casemiro was upset for two reasons. Firstly, he will have to serve a four-game domestic ban; and secondly, he was concerned about injuring an opponent. Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz was lucky to escape the reckless challenge unscathed.

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