Ten Hag finally realizes player's value after benching him

Erik Ten Hag has finally realized the importance of the world-class quality that he has been using sparingly since signing him in the summer. The news of the player's signing rocked the footballing world as a many was surprised by the acquisition. Ten then went on to occasionally player the star signing much to the displeasure of United fans. 

Following his last equalizer for United at Stamford bridge and another dazzling  performance on Thursday night, Ten Hag finally admits his mistake of not playing Casemiro consistently this season by handing him back to back starts in United's last two matches. A start against FC Sheriff in Europa and another against West Ham United both at Old Trafford.

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Despite waiting late in the summer to sign the Brazilian midfield anchor from Current champions League holders, Real Madrid, Ten Hag had previously chose Scott McTominay to regularly start ahead of him. The recent show of case from Casemiro has helped him to force his way into Ten Hag's start line up.

The former Madrid player favored a move to Manchester despite Madrid's desire to keep him, which led to any emotional sent forth for the Los Blancos legend who was instrumental to their incredible run in the Champions League last season. With the World cup in sight, Casemiro will be expecting to feature more for United in these last few match before the competition starts.

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There's no doubt about the quality of the summer signing  and his ability to deliver every time, and Erik Ten will be require such quality over the course of the season, with many more matches to play. The return from World cup will provide more clarity of Casemiro's place in Ten Hag's plan for the season.