Casemiro was motivated by the challenge of joining Manchester United this summer after watching their early-season four-goal capitulation against Brentford.
Erik ten Hag's side were humbled by the Bees in west London as they were blown away by four goals in a disastrous first half. It followed on from United's opening day Premier League defeat against Brighton, threatening to plunge their season into crisis.
Casemiro joined United in a £70million deal that week as he ended a trophy-laden nine years in the Spanish capital – where he won five Champions League crowns at the base of a midfield alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The trio formed a formidable partnership that largely dominated Europe.
