The Man United boss praised Casemiro for being fully invested and supported, noting that his certainty and approach have helped the team. Casemiro is set for an Old Trafford farewell and currently has 19 Premier League assists, needing one more to equal the record held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. After failing to register assists against Liverpool and Sunderland, Bruno Fernandes has 180 minutes to equal or set a new assists record. Six of Casemiro’s 19 assists have come in home games in 2026 against Fulham, Aston Villa, and Leeds. Manuel Ugarte could return to the matchday squad after missing Sunderland, while Benjamin Sesko is expected to remain sidelined with a shin issue. Ben’s fitness is described as not straightforward and not 100 per cent.
"The Man Utd boss said in the pre-match press conference: “Case's available. I can speak since I've been here and met him and worked with him, he's been fantastic for us, for me personally, for us as a group what he's given us, the Man Utd boss said in the pre-match press conference. That certainty helps, knowing the situation, for him and for us, for him to get in a place where he can give absolutely everything know it's going to come to an end. Credit to him for the way he's gone about that.”"
"“He's fully invested, fully supported by us as a staff in the performances he's given. He's had some ups and downs over the year, to finish so strongly and see that connection with the supporters is really good to see. Casemiro is set for his Old Trafford farewell.”"
"“The Man United captain is currently on 19 Premier League assists, meaning he needs one to equal the record which is held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. After drawing a blank against Liverpool and Sunderland, Fernandes now has 180 minutes of Premier League football to either equal or set a new assists record. Of the 19 assists, six have been for Casemiro - including home games in 2026 against Fulham, Aston Villa and Leeds.”"
"“Elsewhere, Manuel Ugarte could be back in the matchday squad after missing out against Sunderland, but Benjamin Sesko looks set to remain sidelined with a shin issue. "Ben's not as straightforward as Case," Carrick added. "He's still not 100 per cent. Apart from that, we're alright."”"
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