Manchester United had to make a late change at Wembley (Pictures: Getty)
Gary Lineker questioned whether Casemiro faked an injury to get out of the FA Cup final after Manchester United were forced to make a late change to their team at Wembley
The Brazilian midfielder, who has been the subject of much criticism in recent weeks, was initially named on United’s bench for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
But Manchester United confirmed after their team was announced that Casemiro would play no part in the match and had been replaced on the bench by young defender Willy Kambwala.
Erik ten Hag, who could be sacked even if he wins the FA Cup, said Casemiro was not 100%, while United said he was ruled out due to a ‘late injury issue’ and had not been fully fit ahead of the final.
But Lineker questioned if Casemiro ruled himself out after being unhappy at only being named on Manchester United’s bench.
‘There is one small change… Casemiro, who was on the bench, is not apparently injured and out,’ Lineker said on BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final. ‘Maybe he wasn’t happy with being left out…’
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