CASE DISMISSED
CASEMIRO left fans calling his pass “illegal” after playing an integral role in United’s second goal against Chelsea.
The Brazilian midfield general had already bagged the opener against the visiting Blues.
Casemiro left fans calling his pass ‘illegal’
The midfielder played a no-look pass into Jadon Sancho
Before Anthony Martial tucked in Manchester United’s second
Casemiro had scored United’s opener
However, he was involved once again just before the break when he picked up the ball on the edge of the area.
Being left without pressure from Chelsea defenders, Casemiro then chipped the ball through above the defensive line and into the path of Jadon Sancho with a no-look pass.
Following a deft touch, Sancho then squared a pass to Anthony Martial.
The Frenchman then fired the ball into the back of the net to double the lead of the Red Devils.
Taking to Twitter, fans were left gushing over Casemiro’s pass.
One fan reacted: “That Casemiro pass should be illegal 🔥.”
A second said: “That pass by @Casemiro was illegal in at least 50 nations eiiiii.”
A third commented: “That Casemiro pass should be illegal 😫.”
“Casemiro is Elite today!” remarked a fourth.
Another added: “He’s well too good for us why is our CDM carrying the team up front.”
However, Erik ten Hag has been left sweating over the fitness of Antony and Luke Shaw after both went off during the first half and interval respectively.