Rooney and Keane hit out at ‘lazy’ Casemiro
MANCHESTER UNITED legends Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane branded Casemiro ‘lazy’ after the Brazil star’s latest blunder led to Arsenal’s decisive goal. Casemiro, who was criticised for his performance as an emergency centre back in the 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace last Monday night, played Kai Havertz onside before Leandro Trossard scored to give Arsenal a 1-0 win. ‘It’s lazy. He’s lazy,’ said Rooney. ‘The rest of his team-mates have pushed out and they get caught. He has to get out. Whether you’re a midfielder or a centre back, you have to be ready to push out with the rest of the team. If not, you play everyone onside and you get punished.’ Keane added on Sky Sports: ‘Casemiro cannot play in the Premier League at centre half. Whatever shortcomings you have, you can’t coach pace. There was a bit of laziness as well in terms of getting out that led to the goal. ‘We’re not saying Casemiro can cover 60 or 70 yards, it’s 10 or 15 yards. Get up the pitch. Just move your feet. Casemiro as a centre half will get found out. It was the defining moment of the game.’