Man Utd have new Casemiro problem ahead of Liverpool Anfield clash

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17:32, Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Updated: 17:38, Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Casemiro has played 90 minutes twice for Brazil over the international break (Image: Getty)Ruben Amorim is expected to stick with the same starting XI that secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Sunderland when Manchester United face Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday. You can check out at any time.

Read our Privacy PolicyCasemiro, along with Mathues Cunha, featured in Brazil's 5-0 thrashing of South Korea before suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to Japan on Tuesday.The loss has piled more pressure on Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of next summer's World Cup, particularly as it came after Brazil had established a two-goal lead.However, the most significant news for United following Brazil's Asian tour is that Casemiro played the full 90 minutes in both matches.Despite captaining the side in two full matches on the other side of the world at 33, Casemiro's preparation for Sunday's domestic derby against Liverpool is far from ideal due to the physical and travel exertions.Speaking to United's website, he said: "I started to see a more gym focused side to me, where I tried to become stronger.Casemiro has been heavily used by Carlo Ancelotti (Image: Getty)"We're from Brazil, our main concern is quality with the ball, but it is important not to forget the physical side. Trending This leaves Amorim with a decision to make on whether Casemiro can play again against Liverpool or whether his playing time will need to be managed.Should Casemiro be relegated to the bench, Manuel Ugarte - who filled in at Brentford - and Kobbie Mainoo would be the top candidates to join the team.On the other hand, Cunha began Brazil's victory over South Korea but was taken off with 10 minutes left, before being brought on as a substitute for the last half an hour against Japan.

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