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Daily Mirror
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Tom Victor

Graeme Souness doubles down on critique of "steady" Manchester United star

Casemiro has already made an impact since joining Manchester United from Real Madrid, but pundit Graeme Souness stands by his comments about the Brazil star.

When the 30-year-old midfielder arrived over the summer in a deal worth up to £60m, Souness was unconvinced. describing the Champions League winner as a "steady Eddie". Casemiro took a little while to cement his place in the first team at Old Trafford, but his impact has been felt in Erik ten Hag's side.

Casemiro was in the starting line-up against West Ham United on Saturday, helping his team hold on for a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite the new signing's impact, though, Souness has stuck to his guns.

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