Casemiro has been hailed by former Brazil midfielder Zinho as the country's "best player", as he stated that Liverpool's Fabinho is a "reserve" in the 26-man squad due to the Manchester United star's talent.
Casemiro will once again line up for Brazil when they take on Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday. The United midfielder has been instrumental in his country's success in Qatar, as he translates his fine club form to the biggest tournament in the world.
The former Real Madrid man has been one of Erik ten Hag's best players this season at Old Trafford, as he has quickly justified the large transfer fee the club paid for his services. The Dutchman will be delighted that Casemiro is continuing his rich vein of form for Brazil, with his performances making many people around the world sit up and take notice of just how good the 30-year-old is.
Zinho has now sought to heap further praise on his compatriot, as he singled out Casemiro as the best player in an already-talented 26-man squad.
The former Brazil player told ESPN : "He is the balance of the team. He is always in the correct place, at the right time, at the right moment to touch the ball, not only just tackling the opponent, but also building some play with possession.
"But positionally he is so good; he sees things earlier than others. He hardly misses the tackle; he doesn't get badly positioned, so, where the ball is heading to him, he sees the move before it happens. It must be so difficult to face a guy like that: he's well positioned, he gets there before you.
"Even when an attacker like Richarlison or Vinicius gets tackled, he's already there positioning himself for the second ball, you know? For me, until now, he's been Brazil's best player."
Zinho also claimed that Casemiro is keeping Fabinho out of the starting XI due to his sheer talent, as he explained why the United midfielder is doing so well for his national side.
"I think this is funny because Fabinho would be starter for almost every other team in this World Cup. But he is immediately reserve, for me, of the best defender midfielder of the world today, which is Casemiro. Until now, he is the best player in Brazilian team.
"Casemiro takes great care of himself, he's a great midfielder and he's still in this great moment. I've never followed him like I have this time in the World Cup and I'm not surprised, but, I'm impressed with him. I see him as a point of balance in the Brazil squad: as a player defending or building the possession which is just incredible from one man."
niebcdmz
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that is why Brazil lost against Croatia. they couldn't even defend for 15 minutes of the game.how couldn't bring fabinho instead of Fred or take Casemiro out since he has yellow card.
DeeboLFC
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Fabinho's head is too big, he can't handle it 😂😂😂
that's is why Brazil can't win world Cup
Wimkstuz
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Not Casemiro, it is causes of Paqueta .
helkath
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do you even watch football?
no, I watch soccer
Yahbcdkmy
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Fabinho's head is too big, he can't handle it 😂😂😂
bit like your board!!!
vouclmnsz
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at of 5to6matches so far people are comparing how about Edinson and Alison no comparison too,ok now if I may ask how many matches has fabinho started if give the chance you think he will prove itself,judging one without know reason is a sin you people should fear god
whatever money he takes from the world cup fabinho too will take the same
vouclmnsz
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at of 5to6matches so far people are comparing how about Edinson and Alison no comparison too,ok now if I may ask how many matches has fabinho started if give the chance you think he will prove itself,judging one without know reason is a sin you people should fear god
better how
Yicdiknpsu
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Fabinho's head is too big, he can't handle it 😂😂😂
Fadbekmnpz
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at of 5to6matches so far people are comparing how about Edinson and Alison no comparison too,ok now if I may ask how many matches has fabinho started if give the chance you think he will prove itself,judging one without know reason is a sin you people should fear god
wat will he do u think fabinho is better than casemiro
vaililojr
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Fabihno was a class only during the Liverpool EPL winning campaign; since then, he's average. Moreover, even at his peak in 2020, he was never close to Casemiro in comparison
do you even watch football?
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Yeah Fabinho is a reserve player as far as Casmiro is concerned
Rufubulor
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Manchester United so poor till they sought pathetic glory on this issue. What a joke.
vouclmnsz
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at of 5to6matches so far people are comparing how about Edinson and Alison no comparison too,ok now if I may ask how many matches has fabinho started if give the chance you think he will prove itself,judging one without know reason is a sin you people should fear god
helkath
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Fabihno was a class only during the Liverpool EPL winning campaign; since then, he's average. Moreover, even at his peak in 2020, he was never close to Casemiro in comparison
skilz5
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The insult and disrespect that greeted Casemiro's move to Manchester United is shameful. How people were so quick to undermine a key player in the 5-time champions league winning Real Madrid side is crazy. Humans are fickle, the same people will now sing his praise to the heavens, that he is the best Midfielder.
realEddy
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never talk about fabinho in the presence of casemiro
On1Plug
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This article is BS Fabinho never played for Brazil until EPL maybe for friendliest
Real_HEAVEN1
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dey are not mates in the game
lordbko
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Casemiro is the real deal
Sayaimou
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You are right
Eliakemkandongo
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there's a difference why will they be talking about fabinho if he's not good we all know the truth just look at guimares he's the best in form midfield there and no one even mentioned him