Paul Scholes has hailed Casemiro for his impact on Erik Ten Hag's team following his return to the starting lineup on Thursday night for the Europa League clash with Barcelona.
The former England international was in awe of how the 30-year-old's return had a huge impact on the Red Devils' style of play and likens the player to a coach while on the pitch. Paul Scholes praised the 30-year-old, saying "the biggest plus is Casemiro," Scholes told BT Sport. "As soon as Casemiro came into this team, the team [was] transformed."
"He's almost like the manager on the football pitch; he's like a coach, doing the manager's job there. Especially with young players coming into the team today."
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes argued that Casemiro's influence on the team was evident following his return to the team's starting line-up; the Red Devils have struggled in the last two Premier League games due to the Brazilian's suspension.
"I can't tell you how important it is to have that player in the middle of the pitch who's so dominant and stays there and plays the position perfectly." It gives everyone, even the attacking players, freedom."
"You know you don't have to be running back and sprinting -- well, you do sprint back, of course you do -- but you've just got that license to get forward and be creative, because you know there's that solid base of great experience from someone who's played for Brazil, Real Madrid, and won so many trophies -- it's just brilliant to know what you've got behind you," Scholes explained.
Manchester United's legendary midfielder Paul Scholes also praised his former side, claiming they looked like a proper team.
"I think they would have been happy with a draw before the game, but if you look at the way the game went and the chances they created, I thought United were really good tonight, especially in the second half," he told BT Sport.
"What a game to watch, so exciting. There wasn't a breath taken; both teams really went for it. "A bit of a throwback really when you look at it."
"Ten Hag said they were going to go for it, and he was right. "I don't think this is an amazing Barcelona team, but this game is now perfectly set up for next Thursday night."
"They look like a proper team now. To come to Barcelona and get a result like that is really good and as good as you can expect at this stage," he asserted.
Owen Hargreaves concurred with Paul Scholes on the team's performance on a night where they had been written off by the odds, stats, and critics. "I think if anyone was doubting if United were the real deal or not, that just shows you."
"They came here and went toe-to-toe with Barcelona, the top team in La Liga, and put in a great performance [and] could have easily won the game," Owen Hargreaves explained.
Owen Hargreaves also praised Erik Ten Hag for his work at Manchester United during his first season in charge. "That manager is instilling confidence in the players, the fans, and even us... It transmits the pitch. The players believe."
"To come here and put in a performance like that, they were brilliant," the 42-year-old stated.
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