Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown believes that Casemiro has already become the Reds' new talisman, waxing lyrical about the collection of qualities he has added to the squad.
The 30-year-old, who will miss Sunday's trip to Arsenal through suspension, has been a revelation since sealing his initial £60million move to M16 from Real Madrid last August, playing a key role in helping manager Erik ten Hag transform the club's fortunes. He has become a stalwart figure and has, in many ways, been United's best signing in years.
Although he was primarily added to the squad to give United the defensive nous they were sorely lacking in midfield over recent seasons, his overall game is about so much more. His passing capabilities and ability to dictate games have caught many supporters and pundits by surprise.
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He has, in the eyes of many United supporters, become the most important player in Ten Hag's plans, such is the way he plays. And for former Reds ace Brown, he has brought an array of useful qualities to the table, meaning he has become an influential figure.
Brown, speaking to Marriott Bonvoy, said: "Casemiro has brought vision. Complete vision. And the players have begun to realise that and they can see the passes he is making.
"The wide players now are making runs and they know he's more than capable of reaching them. [Christian] Eriksen is the same, with his little one-twos. Everything is quicker and better.
"Casemiro doesn't wait, he just plays it and if he can do so first time, he will. There are times when he's off balance but he's still trying to get these balls through. It's something we have missed.
"Bruno has done this over the past couple of years but now teams are unsure who to pick up. They can't just target Bruno; they have to look at Casemiro as well. You can see the class coming out of him, from his first touch and his control. He's become the talisman for the team."
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