United struggle after Casemiro loss, seek signings
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- Manchester United have not won any of the four league matches this season when Casemiro has been absent, drawing 0‑0 at Sunderland.
- Michael Carrick said Casemiro will be fit for next week’s home game against Nottingham Forest, but United had to field Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount in midfield because Manuel Ugarte also missed the match.
- Sunderland matched United’s possession and shot count, with United’s first shot on target only in stoppage time, resulting in a goalless draw.
- United listed midfield targets such as Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott as priorities to address the squad’s depth issues this summer.
- Granit Xhaka noted that experienced midfielders add intangible value in managing game flow and emotions, underscoring the difficulty of replacing Casemiro.
Why it matters: United’s inability to win without Casemiro—four straight matches without a victory—means the club must invest in midfield signings this summer, or risk further points loss and a weaker title challenge.
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