Casemiro names four Manchester United players he can help this season

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has opened up on the role being asked of him by Erik ten Hag at the club.

The arrival of Casemiro at United this summer saw Ten Hag bolster his midfield with a much needed combination of steel and experience. It may have taken a little longer than many fans thought for the midfielder to be handed his first Premier League start, but he certainly made it worth the wait.

The Brazilian picked up the Man of the Match award for his commanding display during United's 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Casemiro demonstrated his close control and passing range, as he recovered superbly after being dispossessed in the build-up to the Toffees' opening goal.

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United's new arrival was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself, as he headed wide in the first half. Later on, however, his brilliant pass set Cristiano Ronaldo away down the left-hand side to make it 2-1.

Casemiro has now opened up about his role in the team under Ten Hag, as he discussed his priorities on the pitch and desire to add goals to his game.

He told the club's in-house media: "I think the goals have to come naturally. Everybody knows my work. My role is defensive — to help my team-mates and bring the ball out from the back with quality. That's my job, if goals come from it, excellent. We have other players whose first thought is to be scoring goals.

"There's Cris [Cristiano Ronaldo], [Jadon] Sancho, [Marcus] Rashford and Bruno [Fernandes]. They're on the pitch to score goals. I defend, first of all, and provide balance to the team.

"I help my team mates with defensive work, bring the ball out with quality, that is my job. Of course, a goal here