Three ways Manchester United could line up without Casemiro after red card vs Southampton

Manchester United's goalless draw with Southampton at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon was overshadowed by Casemiro's first-half dismissal.

The Brazilian, who has been exceptional since joining United from Real Madrid last summer, was sent off with 34 minutes on the clock following a VAR review. The midfielder was initially booked for a heavy challenge on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz by referee Anthony Taylor, only for VAR to intervene and send Taylor to the pitchside monitor to review the decision.

The experienced Premier League referee then decided to brandish a red card, marking Casemiro's second dismissal in just three league appearances. He was previously sent off during last month's win over Crystal Palace.

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As it marked his second red card of the campaign, Casemiro will now miss United's next four domestic matches, ruling him out of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham and the three Premier League fixtures with Newcastle United, Brentford and Everton after the international break. He will, however, be available for Thursday night's Europa League clash with Real Betis in Spain.

But as the business end of the season approaches, United, with fellow midfielder Christian Eriksen already sidelined through injury, could not have wished for a worse scenario, especially after only recently getting Casemiro back from his previous ban. Nevertheless, it is a situation that the Reds must work with and attempt to overcome.

With United's midfield options now proving limited, MEN Sport has taken a close look at three ways United could line up during Casemiro's period of absence:

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