Manchester United respond to claims Casemiro left Old Trafford at half-time vs Liverpool

Manchester United have clarified that Casemiro did not leave Old Trafford at half-time of the defeat to Liverpool.

Casemiro has markedly regressed over the last 12 months but his performance against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon represents the lowest point of his time in Manchester.

The midfielder was at fault for Liverpool's two goals in the first half, which were both scored by Luis Diaz, and Erik ten Hag made the decision to substitute him at the interval.

Casemiro was hooked for youngster Toby Collyer and there were claims on social media that he left the stadium after his withdrawal, but the club have clarified he didn't make an early exit from Old Trafford and that he was in the dressing room with the squad at full-time.

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United have insisted Casemiro left after the game as normal and have shut down the claims on social media, however, the conversation around the 32-year-old will not go away.

The majority of fans wanted Casemiro to be sold after an awful season, but there was a lack of interest in him. A club source described Casemiro as a 'high-value player' during the summer transfer window and his high wage demands were partly the reason for him staying.

After the game, Erik ten Hag was asked about Casemiro by Sky Sports and said: "He showed so often that he’s a great character. We all have seen great moments from him. He will show it again and bounce back. I’m sure he will keep contributing for our team.”

When asked about the claims of Casemiro leaving the stadium at the break, Ten Hag told talkSPORT: "It's not true. He was in the dressing room. I just met him."

Casemiro is one of the highest earners