Carragher Retracts Criticism of Casemiro

Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit, has acknowledged that Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has silenced his earlier criticisms through a series of impressive performances this season. Carragher's reversal came during post-match analysis following United's 3-2 victory over Fulham on Sunday, where the 33-year-old Brazilian scored the opener with a header and provided a no-look assist for Matheus Cunha's second goal before being substituted in the 74th minute.

The turnaround marks a significant shift from Carragher's assessment nearly two years ago. In May 2024, after United's 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Carragher had questioned Casemiro's place at the top level of football. "I always remember the saying: leave the football before the football leaves you. The football has left him," Carragher said at the time. He added that Casemiro, a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, should consider moving to leagues like the MLS or Saudi Arabia, describing his performance as one that no player of his caliber should endure.

Casemiro's resurgence has been evident under interim manager Michael Carrick, who took over recently and has guided...