Casemiro
34-Year-Old
Manchester United
Premier
OUT
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 5/25/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Casemiro started 18 of his 24 Premier League appearances in 2024/25, and while he made his presence felt as a defensive threat (3.45 tackles, 2.0 clearances per game), he didn't do much at the other end. It's hard to see Casemiro as a player who's going to start regularly in midfield, especially since Ruben Amorim's midfield plan might have space for just one defensive midfielder alongside Bruno Fernandes. Another year older at 33, there's a chance he eventually gets phased out from a consistent role in the XI. Then again, he closed last season as a regular, so if he opens 2025/26 in that role, there's still some fantasy value to be had.
Won't play in season finale
Casemiro won't be available for Sunday's game against Brighton, according to manager Michael Carrick. "First of all on Casemiro, I was kind of decided that last week would be his last game. So, I think that went as well as we all could have hoped, to be honest. He's been fantastic and I've said a lot of things about Case, how well he's done for me since I've been here and for the whole club. It was decided it would be a good time for him to finish really."
ANALYSIS
The Brazilian is healthy and available for the final game of the season, but it was decided that he'd close out his United career at Old Trafford and not in an away game. Casemiro will now begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil ahead of being a free agent in the summer following a 2025/26 campaign in which he recorded nine goals and two assists across 34 Premier League appearances (33 starts). This means either Mason Mount or Manuel Ugarte are likely to start next to Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield at the Amex Stadium, though neither is nowhere near Casemiro from a fantasy upside perspective.
The Brazilian is healthy and available for the final game of the season, but it was decided that he'd close out his United career at Old Trafford and not in an away game. Casemiro will now begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil ahead of being a free agent in the summer following a 2025/26 campaign in which he recorded nine goals and two assists across 34 Premier League appearances (33 starts). This means either Mason Mount or Manuel Ugarte are likely to start next to Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield at the Amex Stadium, though neither is nowhere near Casemiro from a fantasy upside perspective.
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Makes starting XI
Casemiro (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest.
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Option to face Forest
Casemiro (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Mickael Carrick. "Yeah, Case's available, I can speak for him since I've been here and met him and worked with him, he's been fantastic, what he's given us. I think the clarity helps, knowing the situation, to get his head in a place where he can give absolutely everything."
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Expected back for Sunday clash
Casemiro (undisclosed) returned to team training Wednesday after missing the goalless draw at Sunderland and is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest, according to the club.
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Should return against Forest
Casemiro (undisclosed) is expected to return for their match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Mickael Carrick, per Simon Stone of BBC.
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Ruled out for Sunderland clash
Casemiro (undisclosed) is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Sunderland, according to the club.
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Could head to MLS
Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are open to signing Casemiro, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United in the summer, and there should be a plethora of teams looking to sign him. Al-Nassr are keen on landing him, but it wouldn't be shocking if he heads to MLS. Adding Casemiro to Inter Miami would strengthen their status as a top team in the league, but Casemiro would be an excellent addition to any MLS club.
Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United in the summer, and there should be a plethora of teams looking to sign him. Al-Nassr are keen on landing him, but it wouldn't be shocking if he heads to MLS. Adding Casemiro to Inter Miami would strengthen their status as a top team in the league, but Casemiro would be an excellent addition to any MLS club.