Both icons have been getting more bench practice than they hoped this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo sticks to a careful fitness regime, including gym work, but his legendary abilities at leg-press have been usurpedCredit: Getty
Man Utd’s Brazil midfielder Casemiro has proved a surprise package in the gym as he’s been labelled as ‘strong as an ox’Credit: Getty
But they played the whole of Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win at home to West Ham – showing their strict regime is worth the weight.
It’s claimed Casemiro can leg-press 300kg “with his eyes shut” whereas Ron is known to push 30 reps of 250kg.
Brazil midfield hardman Casemiro, 30, and Portugal all-time great Ronaldo, 37, are weeks away from possibly their last World Cup.
And whatever happens on the pitch, it’s certain they’ll go to Qatar honed and toned to perfection.
But Ron reportedly needs to “up his game” as Casemiro’s power has wowed United team-mates since his summer arrival from Real Madrid.
That’s despite five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo being more muscle-bound and an inch taller than the £60million anchorman.
A source told the Daily Star: “Ronny takes a lot of pride in his fitness and how muscular his legs are.
“Few get consistently near the amount and weight he can load up.
“He’s not one for bench pressing – Ronny is a legs man.
“But it seems he may have met his match with Casemiro.
“He’s not the biggest guy in the world but he’s as strong as an ox and can push 300kg with his eyes shut.”
Old Trafford stars Ronaldo and Casemiro can leg-press 550kg between them Credit: Reuters
Casemiro reveals the four players he’s closest to at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED star Casemiro has named the four players he is closest to at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian arrived at the Theatre of Dreams from Real Madrid in the summer in a blockbuster £70million switch.
Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo go way backCredit: AFP
He appears to be settling in nicely – making a host of new pals and picking up the Player of the Match award against Everton last week.
Speaking about how he’s getting on at United, Casemiro told the club’s media team: “I had already played with [Raphael] Varane, Fred, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and Antony.
“Working with them day to day you notice what quality players they are. Really dedicated, humble and hard working.
“I believe the club is very good in terms of player quality, not just the players, also with the manager.
“We’re gradually evolving and we’re on a dynamic run of wins, we’re doing well, that is all really important for us.”
On his best pals at United, Casemiro pointed to the club’s Portuguese-speaking contingent.
He said: “I’m closest to Cristiano, Diogo [Dalot], Fred and Antony.
“I think it’s a relaxed dressing room, everyone works hard and has a lot of respect for the badge, the club and their team-mates.
“I think the hard work is the most important thing. Of course, there’s time for work and then time for joking around, I think that’s what most important.”
United’s 2-1 win at Everton marked Casemiro’s first Premier League start.
He celebrated the occasion by picking up a valuable assist for pal Cristiano, setting up the 37-year-old’s 700th club career goal.
Casemiro and Ronaldo’s friendship dates back to their time at Real MadridCredit: EPA
The Brazilian has played alongside Fred for his national teamCredit: Reuters
Casemiro has struck up a friendship with Diogo DalotCredit: Getty
