Since switching ships from Real Madrid to Manchester United, Casemiro has shone under the lights at Old Trafford. For decades the Red Devils had been crying out for a midfielder of Casemiro's caliber. United lacked a  number 6 capable of bossing both the boxes, a midfielder capable of shielding his back four and driving his team forward. Since the birth of football, the regista has been the heart of a team. And, like in the human body, if the heart stops beating, the whole body dies.

The daunting experience that the Reds witnessed last season was due to the lack of investment in a defensive midfielder. Ralf had raised the issue with the board but was turned a deaf ear, like his predecessors. Hence United had to depend on an aging Matic, McCtominay, and Fred. With the foremost being the most dependable. The Scot and the Brazilian choked under pressure when deployed in that position. Because of this, both the attack and the defense suffered miserably.

But after spending a fortune, United has hit the jackpot with Casemiro. The five times UCL winner is a true champion on and off the pitch. The Brazilian's days in Madrid have transformed him into a warrior. Casemiro is a leader, and his presence has revolutionized the United midfield. In yesterday's clash against Nottingham, Casemiro bossed the midfield and even set up a goal. It has not taken the Brazilian long to make the Premier League his playground.

The Brazil star has won more tackles than any other Manchester United midfielder in the Premier League, with an average of 3.2 tackles per game. United has averaged two points per game in the Premier League matches in which, Casemiro has started. Ten Hags' side has a win percentage of 63 percent in the Premier League when Casemiro has featured for them. The £70 million that United splurged for his services has not gone down the drain. And if they dream about finishing in the top four, the Red Devils need to keep Casemiro fit.