FA Cup: Casemiro Conspicuously Misses Manchester United Celebrations

FA Cup: Casemiro Conspicuously Misses Manchester United Celebrations

Fred Kennedy
May 26, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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  • Casemiro did not join his Man United teammates in celebrating the FA Cup
  • The midfielder is said to have made a quick getaway from the celebrations
  • The Brazilian is understood to have jetted out for vacation with his family

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Casemiro has sparked speculation after he conspicuously missed Manchester United's FA Cup celebrations.

The Brazilian was not part of the United squad that faced rivals Manchester City in the final of the tournament played at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 25.

The midfielder has been integral to Erik ten Hag's team this season, with the Dutchman occasionally deploying him at centre-back to fill in for the likes of Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Lisandro Martinez, who have been battling injuries.

Manchester United beat rivals Man City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium to lift the trophy. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
Manchester United beat rivals Man City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium to lift the trophy. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
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Many had expected him to form part of the team to take on City, only for him to pull out of the team due to injury.

Despite his absence, the Red Devils were able to overcome the Citizens to secure the domestic trophy, with Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho scoring.

Casemiro misses Man United celebrations

Interestingly, Casemiro did not join his teammates in post-match celebrations.

According to SPORTbible, the Brazil international made a quick getaway from the celebrations, and was pictured jetting off on holiday with his family.

His wife went on to share a photo of the couple on a flight with their two children with the caption:

"Gone on vacation."

The development came at a time when Casemiro is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford after coming under heavy criticism this season.

Per The Mirror, United are keen to cut his huge wages in the wake of his struggles this term.

The former Real Madrid star moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 for £70 million.

Casemiro 'regrets' joining Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on emerging claims that Casemiro has regrets over joining Manchester United from Real Madrid.

The claims surfaced when fans began calling for the 30-year-old to be dropped after his performances dipped.

At the time, the fans wanted him replaced by summer loan signing Sofyan Amrabat in defensive midfield.

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