“Absolutely atrocious defense” – Danny Murphy and Rio Ferdinand fume at Casemiro for Michael Olise goal

Manchester United star Casemiro was criticized for his defending as Michael Olise scored the opener for Crystal Palace on Monday night.

Olise, who has been linked with a move to United in the summer, ran through the Red Devils side to score a brilliant opener for Palace at Selhurst Park in the opening exchanges.

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After receiving the ball from a throw-in, the 22-year-old was greeted by Casemiro in midfield.

However, with a slight feint of the hips, the Brazilian found himself embarrassed when he rushed to tackle only to find himself on the deck.

Olise didn’t waste a moment, running towards goal, but no United player stopped him, urging him to shoot, which he obliged, burying his effort in the corner past Andre Onana.

Speaking on talkSPORT, former Liverpool star Danny Murphy slammed Casemiro, calling his efforts “absolutely atrocious defending”.

He wasn’t the only one, as United legend Rio Ferdinand responded on social media site X, posting: “Casemiro #StayOnYaFeet.”

They weren’t the only ones shocked by the level of defending on display, with United fans taking to social media to show their fury.

This included talkSPORT’s Mark Goldbridge, who wrote: “Casemiro thinks he’s on holiday. Absolutely shocking tackle on Casper the Phantom.”

Another replied: “Michael Olise just ended Casemiro’s career. He’s done.”

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And this fan said: “Casemiro is not the same player we saw him as last season. What happened to him?”

After the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford as a minority shareholder, big changes are expected within the club, including at player level.

Casemiro, who has two years left on his contract, could be made available to make way for a younger midfielder with OGC Nice star Khephren Thuram linked.

Olise is also said to be on the shopping list for United, who will not be alone in their pursuit of the former Reading ace, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham all linked.