Manchester United will miss another player against Aston Villa this weekend.
Villa comes into the match with an impressive nine-game winning streak, making it a challenging time for United.
Additionally, players Bryan Mbeumo, Amad, and Noussair Mazraoui are unavailable due to the African Cup of Nations.
Casemiro has also been added to that list, as he is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season.
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Casemiro fouled Marcus Tavernier early in the second half of Manchester United’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth to stop a potential goal.
Tavernier was advancing towards the goal when Casemiro intervened, attempting to prevent a scoring chance.
This resulted in Casemiro receiving a yellow card, marking his fifth of the season, leading to a one-match suspension.
To complicate matters for United, Bournemouth took advantage of the ensuing free-kick, gaining a 3-2 lead. Casemiro’s choice proved costly.
Amorim faces midfield decision
Ruben Amorim now faces a decision on how to replace Casemiro, especially with other players away for AFCON.
The options are Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo. Mainoo has seen some playing time off the bench against Bournemouth, but Ugarte could be chosen if Amorim thinks he’s better suited for the match against Villa.
Regardless of the choice, United will miss Casemiro. The challenge of this match is already significant, and his suspension adds to the difficulty.
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