During Monday’s crushing 4-0 defeat of Manchester United by Crystal Palace, former Arsenal player Ian Wright slammed pundit Jamie Carragher for what he deemed as disrespectful comments directed at Red Devils midfielder Casemiro.
Under the management of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United faced a significant setback on Monday evening as Crystal Palace secured a notable victory with goals from Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Tyrick Mitchell.
This triumph marked Crystal Palace’s first league double over Manchester United, intensifying scrutiny on Ten Hag’s leadership.
Carragher, analyzing United’s performance on Monday Night Football, criticized it as “embarrassing” and specifically targeted Casemiro, suggesting that the Brazilian player’s career at the elite level might be on the decline.
Disagreeing strongly with Carragher’s assessment, Wright argued that Casemiro would thrive in a more unified team setting.
On his podcast, Wright expressed disappointment with Carragher’s comments, highlighting Casemiro’s initial attraction to joining Manchester United and his current struggles within the team’s chaos.
Wright emphasized that Carragher’s remarks overlook the obstacles Casemiro faces amidst Manchester United’s current challenges and reject the idea that the Brazilian player’s career is regressing.