Casemiro interview at Real Madrid showed why he was in tears after red card for Man United

Casemiro could not hold back the tears after being sent off during Manchester United's goalless draw with Southampton at the weekend. The Brazilian midfielder was visibly upset as he walked off the pitch, knowing he was once again facing a spell on the sidelines through suspension - having only just returned from his last ban.

The Reds ace was given his marching orders for a challenge on Southampton's Carlos Alcaraz in the first half of the clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. Casemiro lunged for a loose ball with his studs up, accidentally catching the opposition man on the front of his shin.

Referee Anthony Taylor initially brandished a yellow card, but he was advised by the VAR to review the tackle on the pitchside monitor, and he subsequently changed his decision as he sent the United midfielder off. As he was shown the red card, Casemiro bowed his head and was consoled by his teammates.

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He trudged off the field, having been sent off at Old Trafford for the second time in a little over a month. The 31-year-old was also dismissed during United's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in February. As a result, the former Real Madrid man will be banned for four matches - missing league games against Newcastle, Everton and Brentford, plus next week's FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham.

Casemiro has made a fantastic start to life under Erik ten Hag, but his dismissal comes as a major blow to the Reds. The midfield enforcer, despite being know for his tough-tackling style of play, had never received a straight red card prior to joining United.

However, he now has as many red cards in the Premier League (2) as he did during his entire time playing in La Liga and