Casemiro could not hold back the tears after being sent off for a challenge on midfielder Carlos Alcaraz during Manchester United’s match against Southampton at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian appeared to lunge for a loose ball with his studs up, catching the opposition man on the front of his shin.
Referee Anthony Taylor reached to his pocket and awarded him a yellow card, but was advised to review the tackle on the pitchside monitor, and subsequently changed his decision as he gave Casemiro his marching orders.
As he was shown the red card, Casemiro bowed his head and had to be consoled by his teammates, including fellow countryman Antony.
He slowly trudged off the pitch, having been sent off at Old Trafford for the second time in a little over a month after he was also dismissed during United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in February.
Casemiro was left in tears after being sent off for the second time this season on Sunday
He was clearly distraught after leaving his team to play with 10 men for the final 55 minutes
Casemiro’s tackle left Carlos Alcaraz in serious pain and the Brazilian was shown a straight red
Casemiro will miss Man United’s next four games after his second red card of the season
The red card means the midfielder will be banned for four matches, meaning he will miss league games against Newcastle, Everton and Brentford, plus next week’s FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham.
After a fantastic start to life at Old Trafford, earning the plaudits of many commentators and pundits, this is a significant setback for the midfielder who had never received a straight red card prior to joining Manchester United.
He now has as many red cards in the Premier League (2) as he did during his entire time playing in LaLiga.
United played for almost an hour with 10 men, and could not force a winner against the Saints as both sides had to settle for a 0-0 draw.
The Red Devils remain third, but are now 16 points behind leaders Arsenal, and 11 points adrift of neighbours Manchester City.
source: dailymail.co.uk
