Setting standards: Man United insiders believe midfielder is 'looking leaner than ever' after 'sugar ban'
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is setting standards in front of his teammates, especially the young kids.
According to journalist Nathan Salt, Man United insiders feel that Casemiro is “looking leaner than ever” after a “self-imposed sugar ban”.
He has one of the lowest reported body fat percentages of any player in Ruben Amorim’s squad.
Casemiro is gearing up for his fourth straight Premier League start today against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
He has already dropped a hint on X by posting a matchday picture.
Amorim has trusted the pairing of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in his 3-4-2-1 set-up this campaign.
Fernandes has a tendency to leave his position and support attacks, forcing Casemiro to cover large ground.
The former Real Madrid star no longer has the legs to do the dirty work with high intensity.
When Amorim first arrived at Old Trafford, Casemiro was written off as surplus to requirements.
He even found himself below academy talent Toby Collyer in the pecking order.
Things took a drastic turn in early 2025 when injuries and hard work in training forced the Portuguese head coach to show faith in the Champions League winner.
Casemiro responded with commanding Europa League displays that helped United reach the final, even if he still looked a step off the pace in the Premier League.
He has been looking a lot fitter than he was at the start of the 2024-25 season.
His professionalism and intensity serve as a blueprint for United’s youngsters still chasing their first taste of silverware.
Casemiro showed his brilliant passing range and vision with long passes against Arsenal.
He has played 11 accurate long balls, one of the highest tallies in the league this term.
He did the same at Fulham but United need a midfielder who can win possession in deeper areas.
INEOS considered adding athletic reinforcements in midfield, even exploring a summer move for Carlos Baleba, but chose instead to strengthen the attack.
Kobbie Mainoo could partner Casemiro in midfield today with Fernandes moving to the left number 10 position.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .