Gary Neville has told Manchester United chiefs to forget about appealing Casemiro’s red card against Crystal Palace. The Brazilian was dismissed at the weekend for grabbing Will Hughes’ neck during an of-field scuffle.
VAR reported the incident and, after a brief consultation, referee Craig Pawson did not hesitate to send Casemiro off and the Red Devils finished the game with 10 men. Newcastle United supporters were initially rejoicing before realising he would still be available for the Carabao Cup final.
A straight red card means the 30-year-old, one of Man United’s most integral players this season, will miss two clashes with Leeds and a home game against Leicester City. However, should they decide to appeal the ban and fail, Casemiro would miss an extra game and be excluded for the final.
