Casemiro wants to play more at Manchester United and insists he wouldn’t be satisfied picking up his £375,000-a-week wages sat on the bench.
The Brazil star was in United’s starting line-up against Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday night for only the 19th time in 43 games this season.
The 33-year-old would be happy to see out his contract at Old Trafford under head coach Ruben Amorim, which still has 16 months to run with the option of another year, but not in a bit-part role.
‘If a player is on the bench and is happy, that player is not worth anything for any team,’ said Casemiro. ‘Of course I want to play. I want to have more minutes, but the coach is the one who makes the decisions, and I have a lot of respect for him and for the club.
‘I always say, and these are my values, I respect the coach a lot and I respect the club. Every day I go to Carrington or Old Trafford, I try to do my best. That's my biggest quality.’
Casemiro’s future will come under scrutiny again in the summer as United look to cut their wage bill and freshen up the squad.
‘It's too soon to talk about next season, but of course I have another year of contract and then an option,’ said the midfielder who may start again in Sunday's game against Arsenal at Old Trafford with Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo among the 11 United players set to be ruled out through injury and suspension.
‘We have important games, and on Sunday we have Arsenal. I'm here, I'm available, with total happiness, and I'm ready for the coach and the club. As everyone knows, I'm a big character for the club.’
Amorim has warned that his battle-weary team will have to ‘survive’ against Arsenal, although he revealed that Amad Diallo could play again this season after ankle surgery.
‘Amad we will see in the last month,’ said the United boss. ‘I hope to have Amad before the end of the season.’
Meanwhile Amorim has doubled down on an assertion that he won’t have as long as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to turn his club around.
‘I think it’s a different club,’ he added. ‘I will not have the time like Arteta had.’
jojo88
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He is been outrun, misplace passes, poor tackling...Saudi is calling on you bruh
AbdulAdelFestusBangs
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His all is an empty tank finished by Madrid nothing left there
Pass2Pogba
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that means he was never a world-class player .... world-class player perform everywhere they go 🚶♂️
not unless they lose confidence and motivation.
Nikadlnuy
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he was de best player versus real sociedad
reggy105
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that means he was never a world-class player .... world-class player perform everywhere they go 🚶♂️
Licbikny
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As long as there is an amorim do not dream Man Utd will win any trophy.Casemiro is better than Man Utd.
Licbikny
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For Casemiro you just go out at the Man Utd Club. Only when you are in the form of it if you don't play. For me Casemiro is not worthy of Man Utd because Casemiro is a great player and many winning UCL but after playing at the club all changed 180 degrees.
Vieaeklmtz
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You were playing with the best players in the world like Modric and Kroos but at Man United you have average Lazy players who aren't even passionate in their games for the club
bamadiloty
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You are very lucky to be on the bench
Zaueiknpy
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His performance isn't even convenience
yooabcdiru
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do your best buddy always supporting you