Man Utd boss Ten Hag picks out Casemiro highlight from West Ham win

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has praised Casemiro after his side’s 1-0 win over West Ham, while also singling out a pass from the Brazil international to Diogo Dalot during the contest. Marcus Rashford netted the only goal of the game at Old Trafford. And it means the Red Devils are now up to fifth in the Premier League table, just a point behind fourth-placed Newcastle with a game in hand.Manchester United weren’t at their swashbuckling best against West Ham, relying on Rashford’s goal in the 38th minute to help them claim all three points.But it was another strong showing from Casemiro in the middle of the park, with the Brazil international getting better with each passing game.Casemiro had to be patient when he first joined United, with the midfielder initially behind Scott McTominay in Ten Hag’s pecking order.However, the 30-year-old is now undroppable in the heart of the team and, against West Ham on Sunday, put in a strong showing as his side battled their way to victory.Ten Hag spoke about his No 18 in his press conference after the game, hailing the Samba star while also singling out a pass he made to Dalot during the showdown.’I call him the ‘cement in the midfield,” stated the Dutchman, whose side haven’t lost since their 6-3 defeat to Manchester City at the beginning of the month.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has hailed Casemiro after West Ham win (Image: GETTY) Manchester United spent big on Casemiro back in the summer transfer window (Image: GETTY) Manchester United star Casemiro celebrates after Marcus Rashford’s goal vs West Ham (Image: GETTY)’They haven’t had that in midfield. Gary (Neville) played with magnificent midfielders at this club.’For a long time I have looked at United’s midfield and thought it is so disjointed, there is no one that can do that job of getting hold of the ball and make the right pass.’I thought he was excellent today. Everything he does he makes it look so simple. He played for Real Madrid for so long he knows the game inside-out.’And former United star Gary Neville weighed in with: ‘He is (improving players).’None of Eriksen, Casemiro, Fernandes are quick or what you would call true defensive midfielders but you think of that midfield three he played in at Madrid with Kroos and Modric.Want the new Man Utd shirt? Click here to buy it.  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag oversaw Sunday’s win over West Ham (Image: GETTY)’Then look at him alongside Eriksen and Fernandes, Kroos and Modric are far better players but there are similarities to what we are seeing here in the style.’Those three ruled Europe for many years, playing in the biggest games and controlled them but there is something similar to what Casemiro is seeing here to what he seen at Real Madrid.’The silkiness and smoothness that gives United a better platform.’The big games, City away they struggled a little bit but City come here two weeks after the restart and it will be really interesting to see if Ten Hag goes with that three.’That will be the real test.’Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here