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Barcelona player Raphinha has praised Manchester United midfielder Casemiro in the build-up to the two teams’ Europa League clash tonight (Thursday).
As reported by Sport Witness, Raphinha is full of admiration for her compatriot.
The Barcelona winger says that he would love to have Casemiro in his team for the big game.
“Man, Casemiro is a player that I always talk about with my friends, my family, Casemiro is a player that I would especially like to have on my team,” he said.
Raphinha also praised Casemiro as a person, having spent time with him on international duty.
“Because in addition to the experience that he has in football, in the things that he has achieved in football, he is a great leader, he is a great person,” he said.
Raphinha concluded by stating that he believes the United man is one of the best players in his position in world football.
“With the quality that he has, and with the defensive part that for me, he is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world,” he said.
The former Leeds star continues to find his place at Camp Nou, after a rocky start to his career in Spain.
However, tonight’s game is expected to start, with Ousmane Dembele injured.
Casemiro himself is once again available for selection despite being in the midst of a three-game national ban after the controversial red card he received against Crystal Palace.
Erik ten Hag is expecting a good performance against the Spanish giants and hopes he will be in a position to end the draw at Old Trafford next week.
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