Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool saw midfielder Casemiro heavily criticized for his performance, having been directly at fault for the first two goals and substituted at half-time. Despite the backlash from fans and pundits, including Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, teammates, led by Bruno Fernandes, rallied around him, asserting that the entire squad should take responsibility for the loss. Casemiro's wife, Anna Mariana, defended him on social media by showcasing his extensive trophy collection. Manager Erik ten Hag denied rumors that Casemiro left the stadium at half-time and expressed confidence in the player's ability to bounce back. The arrival of new signing Manuel Ugarte adds competition for Casemiro, but Ten Hag insisted that the experienced Brazilian would continue to contribute to the team.