‘Of course he will be a good signing’: Liverpool midfielder Fabinho lauds £70m Manchester United new boy Casemiro, while he says he ‘doesn’t understand the criticisms’ of the much-maligned Fred
- Manchester United have signed Casemiro from Real Madrid for a £70m fee
- He will be presented to the United fans ahead of tonight’s game with Liverpool
- Reds star Fabinho believes the midfielder will excel in the Premier League
- He also launched a defence of Fred, with the United midfielder often criticised
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has heaped praise on new Manchester United signing Casemiro, while he has launched a staunch defence of Fred and said he ‘doesn’t understand the criticisms’ the midfielder receives.
Erik ten Hag’s side confirmed on Friday that they had reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the £70million signing of five-time Champions League winner Casemiro.
He bid farewell to Los Blancos in an emotional press conference on Monday and will be presented to the Old Trafford faithful ahead of tonight’s clash with Liverpool.
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho heaped praise upon new Manchester United signing Casemiro
Fabinho played with Casemiro in the Real Madrid B team and the pair also feature together for Brazil
The Liverpool star also launched a staunch defence of Fred who is heavily criticised for United
And Fabinho, who is a compatriot of both Casmeiro and Fred, believes the addition of the former Madrid star is a brilliant piece of business by United.
Fabinho said: ‘I played with him in Real Madrid’s second team and with the national team.
‘He is a friend, we always have conversations and he is a good guy. Of course, he will be a good signing.
‘Casemiro is a smart guy, he is a good player, he is strong, he is good in the air, so it will not be hard for him to adapt to the Premier League.’
Casemiro won 18 titles during his nine years at the Bernabeu after he signed from Sao Paulo
He also won five Champions League titles with Madrid, including May’s victory over Liverpool
Fred and Casemiro are Brazil’s first choice midfield and they will link up again at Old Trafford
The Liverpool star has played with both Casemiro and Fred in the national team while the latter pair…