Casemiro Leaves Fans in Stitches With Hilarious Penalty Instructions to de Gea

• Casemiro was spotted giving what appeared to be penalty instructions to David de Gea during the FA Cup clash against Brighton
• However, it was how the Brazilian midfielder delivered his impassioned message that sparked reactions from fans on social media
• De Gea failed to save any of Brighton's spot kicks but Man United still emerged as the victors, thanks to Victor Lindelof's winner

Casemiro's peculiar penalty instructions to David de Gea, during Manchester United's FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion, has got fans talking.

The two Premier League clubs faced off in an epic semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium on April 23, with United emerging as the victors.

Sky Sports reports the thrilling clash had to be decided via a penalty shootout after the tie ended in a goalless draw during regulation and extra time.

Victor Lindelof was Man United's hero as he stepped up to convert the winner, after Solly March had blazed his spot kick over the bar.

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The Red Devils' hard-fought win saw them set up a crunch date with rivals, Manchester City in the final of the tournament.

Casemiro's instructions to De Gea

An incident during the shootout, involving Casemiro and David de Gea, became a major talking point among fans shortly after the match.

The Brazilian midfielder was spotted hilariously sharing penalty instructions to the goalkepeer as Brighton's Adam Webster stepped up.

The Sun reported that Casemiro was caught on video jumping maniacally on the halfway line, waving his hands in the air to attract De Gea's attention.

The clip has since gone viral online, sparking reactions from fans.

@JackyHenchman observed:

"Casemiro telling De Gea to stop being so static on the line before Brighton take their penalties."

@PoojaMedia explained:

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"Casemiro was demonstrating how De Gea should be doing in the post during shoot-outs."

@FritzDeuces reckoned:

"Casemiro to De Gea. Literally showing him is Job."

@DexterousDeGea concluded:

"I knew I’d seen that Casemiro shuffle somewhere before."

De Gea explains penalty antics

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on De Gea explaining his antics during Man United's FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.

There was an interesting subplot involving the goalkeeper during the penalty shootout, with his ritual leaving fans in stitches.

Eagle-eyed fans were able to spot a hidden paper inside De Gea's towel that he kept referencing during the shootout.