Does Manchester United rely too much on Casemiro?

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·9. November 2025

Does Manchester United rely too much on Casemiro?

Manchester United has shown a slight improvement under Ruben Amorim, going five Premier League matches unbeaten. However, the team remains defensively fragile, already conceding 18 goals this season—many of them from crosses and open-play situations.

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The club appears especially reliant on Casemiro. With the Brazilian on the pitch, United scores more and concedes significantly fewer goals: without him, the team is four times more likely to let one in. His experience and ball-winning ability make him a cornerstone for the squad, both defensively and offensively.

Manchester United have only conceded 5 goals with Casemiro on the pitch out of 20 in total 🪨
– Samstag, 8. November 2025

Even though recent results offer some hope, Casemiro’s absence or a possible departure this summer could spell trouble for United. Amorim must continue to focus on shoring up the defense and finding solutions to reduce the team’s reliance on the Brazilian midfielder.