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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has revealed he disagrees with the assessment that Casemiro is a holding midfielder. The Brazil international has flourished ever since his summer arrival from Real Madrid. And he’s set to play a key role as the Red Devils lock horns with Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday night.
For years, Casemiro has been regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in world football - having won the lot at Real Madrid under managers such as Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane.
But Scholes, speaking to United’s official website, has now revealed he disagrees with that assessment and believes there’s far more to the midfielder’s game.
"I've heard so many times, as well, that's he's probably the best holding midfielder as well,” he said.
“I don't see him as a holding midfielder. He's a proper Manchester United midfielder that gets involved in everything.
“You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times.
Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has hailed Casemiro ahead of Barcelona Europa League clash (Image: GETTY)
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"It's almost like he's a coach on the football pitch. You've seen the difference from when he's come into the team and what he's made [happen].
“He has great experience and I don't think he gets the credit for the way he plays.
“He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid.
“But this lad can play.”
Former United star Owen Hargreaves also spoke to club media ahead of the crunch clash at Old Trafford.
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