Casemiro may have been at Manchester United for only a year and a half, but it didn’t take him long to become a leader. It makes sense, since the Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford as an established superstar from his time at Real Madrid. But the veteran midfielder believes there’s another player on the squad that can make history at the English club.
“He’ll be a great player for this club and, with the ambitions he has, he could define an era at Manchester United,” Casemiro said about Rasmus Hojlund in an interview with Manchester United’s official website.
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Casemiro praises Hojlund
“At the end of the day, he’s just a kid, so we shouldn’t be putting a lot of pressure on him,” the Brazilian added. “A lot of people think that he should be coming in and scoring 30-odd goals right away. He’s still young and this is his first season in the Premier League.”
🚨🚨🎙️| Casemiro on Rasmus Hojlund:
"He's still just a kid, we shouldn't put too much pressure on him. A lot of people think he should come in and score around 30 goals right away. He's still young and "This is his first season in the Premier League." pic.twitter.com/9ddzJhwONj
— centredevils. (@centredevils) January 6, 2024
There was a viral moment earlier in the season, when Casemiro enthusiastically grabbed Hojlund’s shirt as a way of recognizing his efforts, with the Dane creating havoc at Arsenal’s defense after coming off the bench.
“Regarding the footage you mentioned, I was really happy with his attitude. The thing is, it’s really difficult when you come on in such a demanding game, as games against Arsenal are.
“When he entered the fray he contributed a lot, changing our dynamic, so I tried to express to him just how I was feeling. He’s definitely playing better in every game and he’s working really hard. Rasmus is a dedicated lad and he’s keen to kick on.”
Casemiro is nearing a return to action following a lengthy absence due to hamstring injury, having last played in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle on November 1.
