Danny Murphy, a former player for Liverpool, defended Casemiro, a midfielder for Manchester United who is currently facing criticism, calling him a "super footballer.

Following his high-profile transfer from Real Madrid to Manchester United last season, Casemiro had an immediate impact.

The Brazilian international quickly established himself as a crucial component of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's rebuild.

However, after his recent performance for Manchester United in their recent loss to Tottenham Hotspur, Casemiro has drawn criticism from people like former Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.

Carragher questioned Casemiro’s purchase and does not believe the midfielder will turn out to have been a shrewd acquisition in the long run for the Red Devils.

However, Murphy is certain that Casemiro will remain an important player for Manchester United over the following two years.

“He is a holding midfielder; if he were playing in a midfield that had a better defensive, tactical set-up, he would not look as isolated as he has done in the first two games,” Murphy was quoted by Metro UK as saying.

“He’s been one of the best holding midfield players of the last decade. I think he will get back to last season’s form; I would not worry about that, but I think he needs some legs around him to help him.

“And I think we will see, especially as there has been an injury now to Mount for the couple of games. I think you will see McTominay probably come in and play alongside him to give him some legs and give him some help.

“But I don’t worry about him for the next year or two; he is a super player.”