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Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag is reportedly contemplating dropping Casemiro from the beginning lineup in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup remaining tomorrow.
In keeping with Adam Crafton (The Athletic), the Brazilian midfielder has been absent from lots of the coaching classes main as much as the ultimate.
Whereas the official line-up can be confirmed on matchday, gamers are reportedly below the impression that Casemiro, a five-time Champions League winner, might miss out.
Sofyan Amrabat has emerged as a possible starter within the midfield.
Amrabat impressed Ten Hag throughout the remaining three Premier League matches of the season, enjoying from the beginning in opposition to Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
United secured six factors and conceded solely three targets in these video games, highlighting Amrabat’s optimistic influence.
Casemiro has lately crammed in as a central defender attributable to United’s harm woes in that place.
Nonetheless, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Jonny Evans now match, Ten Hag has extra choices on the again.
There stays a risk that Ten Hag may revise his choice nearer to the match or if there are late health considerations among the many central defenders. Manchester United declined to touch upon the state of affairs when contacted by The Athletic.
