Manchester United midfielder Casemiro scored two goals in a narrow loss to Bayern Munich.
Not many teams score three goals at Bayern Munich. And not many teams score three goals away from home and fail to win. Manchester United did both of these last night.
A 4-3 defeat may actually have flattered United. Bayern hit the woodwork twice and 4-3 could easily have been 6-3. But the narrow scoreline and nature of the late rally gives United some reason to be positive, amid a losing streak.
It may even provide the spark to turn it all around. Double goalscorer Casemiro is keen to rally his team.
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Casemiro rallying cry
Casemiro did not have the best individual game. However, he kept going, and provided a threat in the Bayern boss, scoring two late goals which normally would have been enough to get something from a match.
He sent a message out after the full-time whistle, via Instagram, a rally cry which read, “We fight together and we will rise again together!!!”.
His call was ‘liked’ by Bruno Fernandes, and there was an encouraging reply from his former Real Madrid teammate Marcelo, who said he was ‘proud’ of his ex-colleague.
Manchester United will look to bounce back with an away trip to Burnley this weekend followed by three consecutive home games against Crystal Palace (twice) and Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Casemiro is trying to get back on track, and lets save the panicking until after that four-game stretch, if there is no improvement.
Casemiro by numbers
Casemiro is United’s top goalscorer right now with three goals. However, that does not tell the whole story.
Against Bayern Munich he had the least touches of any outfield player to play 90 minutes, with 49 in total.
He completed only 34 passes, and won just one tackle.
The goals may lift his confidence, and he will be absolutely determined to lead United to a win over Burnley on Saturday night. His message suggests he is up for the fight.
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