Casemiro outclass Manchester City Kevin De Bruyne in recent games

Manchester United improved the quality of their midfield with the signing of Casemiro in the summer. It was a signing that caught the football world by surprise as Casemiro left Real Madrid to join the Red Devils to begin a new chapter at the club.

The Brazil International slotted straight into the Red Devils' starting lineup and gave Erik Ten Hag the sort of safety that he sought to help his team the way he wants.  Marcus Rashford and other attacking players have flourished with Casemiro mopping up opposition attacks.

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Many pundits have been touting the Brazilian as possibly the biggest signing in the Premier League this season due to his crucial role at Manchester United. The Red Devils have not a single game that Casemiro has played this season.

When the Brazilian missed the game against Arsenal due to his automatic one-game suspension, Manchester United struggled against a relentless Arsenal and lost the game 3-2 to a late winner. It was a game that depicted the crucial safety he adds to the Red Devils' backline.

Is Casemiro better than Kevin De Bruyne?

According to statmanDave, Casemiro has been better than Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne in their last 10 games with 7 goal involvements compared to De Bruyne's 4 goal involvements.  Casemiro recently fired United to the next round of the FA Cup with a brace in United's 3-2 win against Reading.