Football hasn't left Casemiro yet.

Don't bury a warrior before he's said goodbye. That's the case with Casemiro.

Casemiro is still valuable.

We all love stories of comebacks. And in the ruthless world of football, no story is more remarkable than Casemiro's powerful return to Manchester United.

Casemiro is still valuable.

Just 12 months ago, Casemiro was considered an expensive relic, an outdated luxury item in the Manchester United squad. The humiliating 0-4 defeat against Crystal Palace was not just a loss; it was an indictment of the decline of one of the greatest midfielders of this generation.

Former football legend Jamie Carragher, with his characteristic sharp wit, didn't hesitate to issue a "warning" to Casemiro – advising him to pack his bags and disappear from the top of football, perhaps to a more comfortable destination like MLS or Saudi Arabia.

Those harsh criticisms have been etched into the minds of fans. A midfielder who had won the Champions League five times with Real Madrid has now become a symbol of Manchester United's failed transfer policy: aging, slow, and outdated in the fierce competition of the Premier League.

But like all gods in mythology, Casemiro wasn't born to die young. This season, he's written an epic story of resurrection.

At 33 years old, Casemiro plays football with intelligence and experience.

When Ruben Amorim took over at Old Trafford, few thought Casemiro would be a crucial piece in the new tactical setup. In fact, he only started once in the first 14 games under the new manager. His fate seemed sealed.

However, behind those cold benches, a fire was smoldering, waiting for its moment to erupt. And then that moment arrived.

Amorim's genius lies not in removing Casemiro, but in redefining his role. Instead of trying to turn a 33-year-old warrior into a relentless pressing machine – something his physical condition no longer allows – Amorim subtly placed Casemiro in a deeper defensive position.

In his versatile third-choice role, Casemiro doesn't need to run all over the pitch. Instead, he can leverage his greatest strengths: reading the game with the eye of a tactical master and cutting off opponents' attacks with the precision of a surgeon.

Impressive performances

Casemiro's performance against Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final was the perfect example of this resurgence. Not only did he score the crucial opening goal, but he was also a solid pillar throughout the 90 minutes, helping Manchester United achieve their best performance in European competition in the past decade.

Statistics don't lie: 10.5 km – that's the distance Casemiro ran in the match, more than any other Man United player. From someone once criticized for being "too slow," he has become a relentless engine on the pitch.

Casemiro shows that he's not past his prime.

In the return leg at Old Trafford on the morning of May 9th, Casemiro continued his excellent form. He scored to make it 2-1, a decisive blow to Bilbao's morale, leaving them no chance to recover. After the match, fans continuously praised Casemiro, saying that those who doubted him owed him an apology.

Casemiro's story isn't just about football; it's a lesson in patience and belief. In an age where everything is instantaneous, where players are discarded after a few bad games, Casemiro proves the value of perseverance.

He didn't react to the criticism with public statements or leaked stories from the dressing room. Instead, Casemiro remained silent, worked hard, and waited for his opportunity.

Manuel Ugarte, his teammate at Manchester United, shared: "He is a winner." This wasn't a superficial remark, but an acknowledgment of Casemiro's indomitable nature.

What distinguishes a good player from a legend isn't that they never fall, but that they always rise stronger after each fall. Casemiro is no longer the 25-year-old with boundless energy and speed. But he has become a wiser warrior, a more sophisticated strategist, and a more decisive leader.

When Manchester United reached the Europa League final, Casemiro stood there not as a lucky supporting character, but as the main architect of the team's success. Carragher's criticisms, the whistles from the stands, the articles demanding his termination – all turned into applause.

Casemiro taught us a profound lesson: in football, as in life, never jump to conclusions about a person. Because sometimes, it is those who are considered past their prime who write the most incredible comeback stories.

And football, with all its emotions and drama, has not yet left Casemiro.

Four goals propel MU into the Europa League final. In the early hours of May 9th, Mount scored a brace to help MU thrash Bilbao 4-1 in the second leg of the semi-final, securing their place in the final with an aggregate score of 7-1.

Source: https://znews.vn/bong-da-van-chua-roi-bo-casemiro-post1552073.html