Casemiro

Midfielder Casemiro was sent off in the 34th minute for a high boot against Carlos Alcaraz. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“We saw a team playing together, wanting to get something with the game.” AFP, REUTERS We played I think with 11 and with 10 a really good level,” he said of the stalemate which left them 16 points behind leaders Arsenal (66). “I think the referees need to show more consistency. He tried to touch the ball and his foot came up high. “There is another one inconsistent,” the Dutchman said. Casemiro’s two sendings-off for United are the first straight reds of his career.

Man Utd won't appeal Casemiro red card · Sent off for challenge on Carlos Alcaraz · And now faces four-game ban.

The Brazilian was [given his marching orders for a challenge on Alcaraz](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/casemiro-red-card-how-many-games-brazilian-midfielder-miss-man-utd-who-against/blt1417de257cd39fce) that initially saw him booked by Anthony Taylor, before the yellow was upgraded to a red after VAR intervened. Added to the fact that Casemiro will miss United's FA Cup tie at home to Fulham, as well as Premier League games against Newcastle United, Brentford and Everton throughout the month of April. [Alejandro Garnacho left Old Trafford with his ankle in a boot](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/huge-blow-man-utd-alejandro-garnacho-crutches-southampton/blt67e4bd60a1878d03) after the frustrating 0-0 draw, it's proving to be another testing time for the Dutchman. MOTD host returns following BBC row](https://www.goal.com/en/news/gary-lineker-back-match-of-the-day-host-return-bbc-tweet-without-restrictions/bltc07994f994b3dfc7) [0-0 draw against Southampton](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-southampton-lisandro-martinez-casemiro/bltce2f1e7090c8272c) on Sunday.

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His first red card of the season sparked a huge debate and the Brazilian midfielder then missed United’s next three league matches. His latest red card is sure to rock the boat at Old Trafford as he will now miss their next four domestic matches. “Casemiro is protecting our player, and protecting the player [Hughes], holding him back,” Ten Hag told Sky Sports after the game. Just like Fernandinho before him, Casemiro has mastered the art of the tactical foul. The booking didn’t end up having an impact on the game itself but was perhaps the first example of Casemiro being hard done by. It was no surprise that his lunge against Daniel Podence was enough to see him booked.

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We can’t be happy with the decision he takes but that’s part of football.” The team fought as a group and that’s the positive point.” We feel the support. He brings balance to the team and to the squad. It was obviously very disappointing but we can focus on the next games and that’s it. The crowd as well.