Jamie Carragher's verdict dismissed by star as 'complete player' claim made

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Speaking while on international duty, he said: "Look at his experience, his titles... he's a complete player. Casemiro's form has improved this season (Image: Getty Images) “His career speaks for itself.

"He’s also an idol there for everything he’s done, especially at Real Madrid, the five Champions League titles. "So I think it’s a bit of everything, he’s a leader, certainly playing there as a number 8 is a position where I feel more comfortable, it’s a position I also play at Newcastle.

I think it’s a perfect match and things are starting to go well." Casemiro's recent performances and Guimaraes' remarks have certainly forced Liverpool icon Carragher to reconsider his previous stance. Speaking in May 2024, he said: "I am nowhere near on a level of what that man has achieved, [winning] Champions Leagues, playing for Brazil and Real Madrid.