Rio Ferdinand has come to the defence of Casemiro, praising the veteran midfielder's resurgence and leadership at Manchester United after a difficult spell earlier in the season. Speaking on his Rio Presents podcast, as shared on the official X account , Ferdinand discussed how the 33-year-old has silenced critics through strong performances and determination.
His recent displays have been pivotal to United's improved results, as seen in their 4-2 win against Brighton, which was reported by Softfootball, and the team has looked more balanced and composed whenever Casemiro starts.
The former United captain pointed out how Toby Collyer, a younger midfielder, was once selected ahead of Casemiro earlier this season, which could have damaged the Brazilian's pride. Instead, he responded like a champion, re-establishing himself as a key figure in Ruben Amorim's side. His commanding performances in games such as United's dramatic win at Anfield, reported by Softfootball , have shown why experience still matters in top-level football.