Newcastle United star disagrees with Jamie Carragher on Man Utd's 'complete player'

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Manchester United star Casemiro has enjoyed a late career renaissance at Old Trafford despite some scathing comments from Jamie Carragher suggesting that he should hang up his bootsJust 18 months after being told to RETIRE by Jamie Carragher, Manchester United's veteran star Casemiro has been hailed as a “complete player” by a Premier League rival.The Brazilian has endured a rollercoaster spell at Old Trafford since his £60m move from Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Jamie Carragher suggested that he should start considering retiring with his infamous “leave the football before the football leaves you" comment.Despite it appearing as though his career was winding down, Casemiro seems back to his best this season.

Speaking while on international duty, he said: “Look at his experience, his titles… he’s a complete player.READ MORE: Man Utd outcast Rasmus Hojlund blasted by own fans over Scott McTominay messageREAD MORE: Kobbie Mainoo sent clear Arsenal transfer message amid Man Utd exit rumours“His career speaks for itself. In one of my first interviews with the national team, in 2020, when I arrived they asked if I was inspired by anyone in midfield, and I said his name, Casemiro.“He’s also an idol there for everything he’s done, especially at Real Madrid, the five Champions League titles.

A guy that everyone who plays in Brazilian midfield talks about, Casemiro is the guy we have to follow.“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. Speaking in May 2024, he said: "I am nowhere near on a level of what that man has achieved, [winning] Champions League's, playing for Brazil and Real Madrid."But I always remember something when I retired myself, and there was a saying I always remember as a footballer: 'Leave the football, before the football leaves you'."The football has left him - at this top level.