91% passing, 2 tackles: Undroppable Man Utd star delivers masterclass on int'l duty, Amorim will be impressed

Manchester United star Casemiro shone in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal in an international friendly on Saturday.

The veteran midfielder started alongside Bruno Guimaraes in the centre of the park, with manager Carlo Ancelotti setting up his team in a 4-2-2-2 formation.

Casemiro doubled Brazil’s lead in the 35th minute with a sublime strike.

Senegal switched off from a routine free-kick, allowing Rodrygo to drift a teasing ball towards the far post.

The 33-year-old killed the cross with a velvet first touch before bending a superb effort into the far corner.

The goalkeeper had no chance of making a save considering the precise placement of his shot.

Casemiro was equally composed in possession, completing 91% of his passes with trademark authority.

He also won two tackles and made four important recoveries.

His presence provided the perfect platform, allowing Brazil’s flair-filled attackers to express themselves freely in the final third.

Casemiro is enjoying a remarkable purple patch, scoring three goals and supplying one assist in his last four appearances.

Despite enduring waves of unfair criticism, the former Real Madrid man has once again silenced doubters with his consistency and quality.

From being the fifth-choice midfielder to reclaiming a now-undroppable status, his resurgence is nothing short of inspirational.

He may no longer cover every blade of grass, but his positional intelligence and outstanding game-reading allow him to compensate effortlessly.

United head coach Ruben Amorim will be delighted with his displays for both club and country.

Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo may look stronger midfield alternatives on paper but Casemiro clearly deserves to start every game as long as his form continues.

Stats from Sofascore.com

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .