As issues stand, it seems more and more seemingly that Harry Maguire will lose the captaincy at Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes is the frontrunner to take the armband, having confirmed his value to Erik ten Hag final season. However, it may be argued that Casemiro is a greater match for the honour as an alternative given every thing he’s achieved all through his glittering profession.

Reports say Maguire is on borrowed time at United and being stripped of the captaincy is more likely to push him nearer to the exit door.

The England worldwide struggled for normal recreation time final time period, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw forward of him within the pecking order.

Fernandes is the plain decide to take over as skipper given he led the group for many of final season.

He additionally received Ten Hag spherical, with the 53-year-old an enormous fan of the midfielder’s professionalism, character and work ethic.

But whereas Fernandes seems set to develop into United’s newest captain, Casemiro can’t be fully dominated out.

Many weren’t certain how the Brazil worldwide would fare when he moved from Real Madrid final summer time.

Some feared he’d be one other Bastian Schweinsteiger, with the German failing to dwell as much as the hype regardless of his sensible CV.

But Casemiro, nearly immediately, made his mark at United.

The Samba star received the respect of his team-mates whereas additionally displaying 100 per cent dedication and dedication, settling seamlessly into the dressing room.

As a participant who has received 5 Champions League titles, there was no vanity when he initially needed to be affected person to get into the facet.

After a 6-3 defeat to Manchester City on the Etihad Stadium, nonetheless, Ten Hag had no alternative however to make Casemiro an undroppable.

When the veteran performed, United have been robust for probably the most half.

But when sidelined by way of harm or suspension, the Red Devils merely weren’t the identical.

Casemiro is arguably United’s most-transformative signing since Fernandes touched down from Sporting Lisbon again within the January switch window of 2020.

And given his management qualities the Red Devils could be sensible to contemplate making the 31-year-old their captain going ahead.

Speaking not too long ago, Casemiro admitted he favored being a frontrunner at United.

"I like having this role, yes, to be honest," he mentioned.

"Being a leader, caring, being like a father, going after things, I like to set an example, be the first to arrive. I like to play this role.

"The captain's sash is nothing greater than an emblem, however the gamers have the duty to speak to the referee, to the gamers. I prefer to be that instance participant."

And Casemiro also revealed he loved being in Manchester, too.

"Everyone on the membership has at all times been very affectionate, I felt cherished from day one, which wasn't simple after spending ten years at Real Madrid,” he mentioned.

"It's the result of the work on the field, it was a very good mix of fans, employees, players, and this has been very important for my adaptation.

"It's all nice, I used to be informed Manchester was a troublesome metropolis to dwell in, however I'm loving it."