The 2025–26 season for Manchester United has finally burst into life.
The start was a rollercoaster ride, with manager Ruben Amorim under intense pressure after defeats to Grimsby Town and Brentford.
However, things have changed rapidly over the last two to three weeks, with United moving to fourth place in the Premier League after three straight wins.
At the heart of this resurgence stands Casemiro, a player many had written off just months ago.
Once considered the fifth-choice midfielder when Amorim first took charge, the Brazilian has forced his way back into the core of this United XI through sheer professionalism and relentless work ethic.
The United head coach admitted that the Brazilian has turned things around with his hard work and is now undroppable.
He said after the 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion (via ManUtd.com): “He’s an example for everyone. In the beginning, he was behind every midfielder, even Toby [Collyer], but he fought and he worked, and now he’s back in the national team.
“He’s so important for us. Today he run a lot. He had to press so high and then return, and he’s doing that.
“So, I’m really pleased with him. And the other guys need to look at Casemiro. He understands that football can change really fast.
“You just need to work for me. If you are the best one, or I think you are the best one to play the game, you are going to play the game if you do the right things.”
Kobbie Mainoo should learn from Casemiro
Mainoo has played for only 138 minutes in the league this season.
His only start of the campaign came in the Carabao Cup defeat to fourth-division Grimsby Town.
The 20-year-old has already expressed his desire to leave the club on loan in the summer.
It would not be a surprise if he made another request after the turn of the year.
That is the easiest thing to do.
We believe Mainoo should take a leaf out of Casemiro’s book and fight for his place.
At the age of 33, the Brazilian has physically transformed himself over the last 12 months to regain his spot in the team.
The youngster should focus on training, sharpening his positioning, and learning from both Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, two of the best mentors he could ask for.
When he came on for Casemiro in the 70th minute against the Seagulls, United lost control of the game despite being 3-0 ahead.
It was not a lack of effort but rather a sign of positional indiscipline, a learning curve that every young midfielder must go through.
The United academy graduate is a generational talent but needs to refine his raw skills.
Alejandro Garnacho was ever-present for United but demanded an exit to Chelsea after he lost his head.
He has played for only 189 minutes and has been substituted before the hour mark in two of his three league starts.
Garnacho will almost certainly rediscover his form but his story serves as a warning.
Mainoo still has time to shape his path the right way.
With patience, elite mentality, and hard work, he can achieve everything he dreams of at Old Trafford.
Things can change quickly in football, and Mainoo will get his chance at Old Trafford.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
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