Manchester United’s Casemiro may not have been the first choice for Ruben Amorim at Anfield, but he did manage to make a brief appearance on the pitch against Liverpool. The Brazilian started on the bench as United put up a spirited fight to secure a draw against the Premier League leaders....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
The Red Devils might have felt they deserved more when Harry Maguire sent the ball over the bar in the final moments. However, United had already made a comeback late in the game.
Despite Lisandro Martinez opening the scoring with a powerful strike, goals from Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah had most expecting Liverpool to take home all three points on Sunday afternoon.
But Amad Diallo levelled the score late on when stroking his finish past Alisson after being picked out by Alejandro Garnacho.
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The youngster has been crucial for Amorim and the winger’s celebrations were well-earned, but with only 10 minutes remaining, there was little time to bask in the adulation of the travelling fans.
After sliding across the pitch and celebrating with his team-mates, he was given some time alone to receive praise from supporters while he kissed the United crest.
As United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Noussair Mazraoui exchanged words while heading back to their positions, Diallo savoured his moment on the pitch.
In the midst of the downpour, Casemiro approached his team-mate, hood raised against the rain, to offer congratulations but also to remind him to stay focused.
The seasoned midfielder, a veteran of Real Madrid’s battles in years gone by, placed a guiding hand on Amad’s shoulder, steering him away from the touchline, demonstrating the kind of leadership and experience he brings to the team even when not in the starting line-up.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes will surely have appreciated Casemiro’s gesture.
Post-match, Fernandes expressed his desire for the team to push on: “Being 2-1 [down] then scoring it’s good to get a point but we need more. Now we have an FA Cup tie at Arsenal and it is going to be very tough but we want to get to the final again.”
He added, acknowledging the challenge posed by Liverpool: “Today we put in a real effort to the game, playing with some passion and heart is what is going to give you something from the game. You have to put in effort and that’s why we took something from today.
“It can’t stop here, We have to bring this frustration to the next game to understand this has to be the level. If we can do it an Anfield, we have to do it everywhere.” ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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