Casemiro has admitted frustration about his recent lack of playing time at Manchester United, but insists that he wants to help the club in this difficult time and find out his contract.
The five-time veteran winner of the Champions League was generally not preferred by new head coach Ruben Amorim. His start in the defeat against Tottenham Hotspur was the second time that he was mentioned in the last 12 games in a Premier League list.
“I have to continue to do what I do with a lot of respect and education. Of course I would like to play more. I don’t know a player who doesn’t want to play and help.” Casemiro told AS.
“I would like to help the club at this time. I am approaching with respect for my teammates and the technical committee. And above all, I respect United, a club that I am very grateful.”
At the age of 33 and a shadow of the player, who at his climax the midfield for Real Madrid dominated.
But the Brazilian, who is under contract by 2026, seems to be interested in not giving up and leaving after he has settled with his family in northwest England.
“I have a year and a half in my contract and I want to fulfill it here in Manchester,” he said. “I feel good here and my family too. They have adapted, we speak English. I am very grateful to the Old Trafford fans and the club. I am happy at club level.
“Happy [on the bench]? Of course not. That is another thing. “
At the end of January, Amorim explained why Casemiro has often been overlooked in the Premier League in the past few months, indicating that it has been due to the physical characteristics of the player that has decreased with age.
“Sometimes it’s a system that is suitable – sometimes it is the player [form]We know that Casemiro has different properties these days. He is intelligent, understands the game and knows where the ball will be. But we are in a league where there is a great difference in intensity, ”said the head coach.
“That’s why I have the feeling that our team needs players with a high level of intensity, and sometimes we don’t have them. We all know that Casemiros properties and everything he won, so I have nothing to add. It is only A selection selection. “