Immediately Ten Hag brought Him in today,I already felt that I have lost the game but Kudos to Bernardo silva that saved me from humiliation today”, Pep Guardiola named the only Man United player that really disturbed His players yesterday

Pep Guardiola identified the one Manchester United player who truly bothered His teammates tonight. “I already felt that I have lost the game but Kudos to Bernardo Silva that saved me from humiliation today,” Ten Hag said as he hauled him in.

Manchester United lost the Community Shield final to Manchester City on penalties, and they should consider themselves unlucky not to have opened the season with a win.

Despite putting on a fantastic show and possessing maybe the greatest opportunities of the match, Erik ten Hag’s team was left to regret their wastefulness.

Unexpectedly, United’s defensive midfielder played a crucial role in setting up the assault, as Casemiro’s deft one-twos and quick thinking created clear-cut opportunities.

As he played the part of a conventional defensive midfielder in the second half, he matured into the game and even displayed flashes of his rookie season self.

Casemiro goes back in time.
It’s no secret that United is trying to strengthen that position, therefore the Brazilian entered this game under probably the greatest scrutiny of any player for the team.

One could be excused for believing he was a dead man walking on the Wembley surface considering his poor performance the previous season, a lacklustre preseason, and transfer whispers.

But as the match against City demonstrated, there’s still life in the old horse. He made an unimpressive first impression by being hurried into possession and acting too eagerly when making sliding tackles.

But he also got better as United did, and his one-touch long passes to forward runners became a nuisance for City.

He generated two opportunities, appearing to be in sync with Amad as the Ivorian skilfully linked passes to circumvent the defence.

Then, as City increased their pressure in the second half, Casemiro found the defensive composure that had made him such a valuable player in the 2022–2023 campaign again.

Last season, he was like a deer in headlights marshalling an empty midfield; this season, he swept up everything in his path and threw himself into duels.

encouraging indicators in a convenient marriage
Because of Casemiro’s pay, it was always going to be challenging to move him unless a Saudi partner intervened—something that hasn’t happened yet.

As a result, United and the player are locked in a convenient marriage, with the club preferring to have a more movable and stable employee in that role.

But just like with Jadon Sancho’s return to the team, it’s better for everyone if they manage this marriage of convenience as skilfully as possible.

For Casemiro, it’s about giving it his all in every game rather than pouting, and for United, it’s about believing he can play well rather than shutting him down.

The Community Shield championship game was a positive start.