Should United sell midfielder who left Amorim 'fuming' when winter comes around? – Opinion

One thing that he adds to the roster is his experience, and that is at the top level. Real Madrid, Europe, finals. He has that maturity which still matters in big games (ironically he was the one who picked up the red in that 2-1 win over Chelsea).

The Brazilian also has that ability to read the play and intercept at the base of the midfield. His presence proves enough protection at the back even when he is not at his peak pace; his positional awareness gives a sense of buffer.

And then having him on the pitch means you have a leader who is going to ensure that things go according to the plans in the drawing room.

But are these enough?

He does struggle with discipline. That red card vs Chelsea is just the latest example of a lot of challenges and risky fouls that he gets himself into. There is also a pattern (eyetest) where every time Casemiro is booked early, his influence diminishes. This makes him a bomb ticking on a fine thread.

And given his age right now, his slowing down is inevitable. The Brazilian can sometimes look at things a bit late (and so are his reactions), especially when defending transitions. We have seen him being left exposed by faster and more energetic midfielders very often in the last season or so.

Casemiro also has high wages, and United really need to deal with this. If he’s not delivering week in, week out, or being overlooked in lineups, then the cost (both financial as well as opportunity) really outweighs what he brings to the side quite heavily.

So if United don’t end up capitalising on the interests in his signatures, there is a risk of losing him for nothing.

Why United might sell Casemiro (or let him go)

Amorim and supporters at M16 are clearly frustrated with him. That red card wasn’t just about that game; it honestly is a pattern of moments where his errors or risks have ended up costing United momentum. This has happened so many times since he joined from Madrid. And reports say Amorim was “fuming” over what could’ve been a disaster vs Chelsea.

Right now Man United are looking to see through this rebuild and move forward. And keeping players at M16 who are not consistently delivering or who don’t align with the long‑term vision of the club are becoming increasingly expendable.

Author Opinion

As is apparent from the words above, we believe United should consider selling Casemiro in January. If the chiefs at M16 can end up finding a buyer who is ready to pay a reasonable fee, it would be great. Let’s make it clear that this is not just about one red card; the red card has sparked discussions which were already whispered among the supporters.

While Casemiro still has attributes, playing in the Premier League (and for a club with a stature of Man United), the scales are tipping toward him being more of a liability than an asset. If Amorim keeps playing him, United will continue to suffer in games where you want discipline and energy (and also pace in a sense). And then when you factor in the constraints of his contract running down, it’s just giving the club less leverage.