Gary Neville has named the two games that could define Erik ten Hag's future as Manchester United manager.
18.02.2024 - 18:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Neville reckons Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was "lucky" not to get sent-off against Luton Town after the Brazil midfielder brought down Amari'i Bell from behind. Already on a booking, Casemiro lost possession and crashed into the Luton defender in an attempt to win the ball back.
However, referee David Coote did not reach into his pocket to caution the former Real Madrid star for a second time. Luton players were incensed at that decision on the field and Neville - despite his affiliation to United - was similarly dumbfounded from his position in the commentary box.
Neville also spotted Casemiro rage at United teammate Alejandro Garnacho in the aftermath. However, the one-time United captain says that reaction was uncalled for as Casemiro was the player at fault.
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TV pundit Neville said on Sky Sports: "He just lunges in after losing the ball. He's a lucky boy."
Neville added: "He's very lucky, he's ruffled and they're all ruffled. He's shouting, who's he shouting at?
"He's ripping him [Alejandro Garnacho] apart but, to be fair, it's not Garnacho's fault there because Casemiro was the one who lost the ball. Casemiro, if he manages to stay on the pitch for these next five minutes, then he has to be taken off at half-time."
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