Ruben Amorim hails Casemiro’s resurgence after heroics in 4-2 win vs. Brighton

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has lauded Casemiro after the player’s incredible performance in Saturday’s 4-2 triumph against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Casemiro produced a standout performance as United clinched all three points against Brighton at Old Trafford.

United’s goals were netted by Matheus Cunha , Casemiro and Bryan Mbeumo before Danny Welbeck convered a free-kick to give the visitors some hope of mounting a comeback.

Charalampos Kostoulas scored another late strike to make it 3-2, but Mbeumo completed his brace in the 97th minute of proceedings to ensure United ran out winners.

Casemiro was sensational for United. In addition to his goal, he also registered an assist for Cunha’s opener. In his post-match press conference, Amorim praised the Brazilian, highlighting his mentality to claw back from the brink of oblivion to becoming a key player once again.

Amorim told reporters, “It was really important, also the performance. We had to play different games in different moments of the game. I think the players understood really well what to do in every moment. We suffered a little bit in the end, but it would not be Manchester United in the end without suffering a little bit.”

“I think we deserved the win against a very good team. A team that is hard to press really high, but we did well.”

Asked whether the team is starting to shape up in his image, Amorim answered, “I think they [players] are more confident. I think the best game that we did this season was against Arsenal. The first one.”

But then when you are a little bit more confident …when you have a but more spirit, yu can get a little bit lucky in certain moments of the game that can help you win games. That is what I’m feeling now – that we are a little bit more free playing the game.”

On whether he now has the confidence to speak to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, now that results have improved, Amorim answered, “It’s more for the fans.”

“I never had that feeling of embarrassment of what I was doing or not winning games. It’s more with the fans because I always felt that Jim believes and knows what we’re doing. With the fans it’s a little bit different. But what I feel is the urgency of not losing in this moment because it’s so hard and in football everything can change in one week. So let’s enjoy today and focus on the next one.”

Asked about United’s aggressive pressing, Amorim explained, “That was the plan. And then when we have Harry Maguire, we can defend our box. So we can play a little bit lower. But when you have players who can press high, it does not matter maybe. But Luke is not really tall. But he’s fast and aggressive. We can press highwe and we know that they are so confident that if we win the ball, we have the players in front of the goal.”

“They are so good that you just need one chance when you win the ball, and I think we did really well, especially in the first half.

On Cunha, Amorim hailed the player’s willingness to always take on responsibility, particularly when things are not going too well for the team.

Amorim insisted that beyond Cunha’s goal, he enjoyed the Brazilian’s defensive efforts.

Another player Amorim opened up on is Casemiro .

He remarked about the veteran midfielder, “He gives a lot of experience. He’s an example for everyone. In the beginning, he was behind every midfielder, even Toby [Collyer]. But he fought and he worked and now he’s back in the national team. He’s so important for us. Today he ran a lot and had to press so high and then return, and he’s doing that.”

“So I’m really pleased with him and the other guys need to look at Casemiro . We understand that football can change really fast. You just need to work for me if I think you are the best one, or I think you are the best one. You are going to play the game if you do the right things.”

The Portuguese coach admitted that United are benefiting from the absence of European football, giving the squad extra time to work on the training ground.

Asked about Mbeumo and what he brings to the side, Amorim said, “He’s a working machine. He’s so good in transitions. He’s improving when we are organised in the final third. The connection with Amad – it’s really hard to beat these two guys because they change position, they are really fast and they are good in one vs. one.”

“My role as a manager was to explain what I want from him. But it was more the club [convincing Mbeumo to join in the summer].”

United are back in action on Saturday when they take go away to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest.

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