Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has addressed shock claims that Casemiro left Old Trafford at half-time after being substituted off against Liverpool on Sunday.
United slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of one of their biggest rivals as goals by Mohamed Salah and a brace by Luis Diaz ensured all three points for the visitors at Old Trafford.
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Brazilian star Casemiro had a day to forget after he made two mistakes, both of which resulted in goals for Diaz.
His erroneous first-half display prompted action from Ten Hag, who decided to take off the former Real Madrid star and replace him with Toby Collyer at half-time.
Rumours began circulating that Casemiro was seen leaving the stadium after his substitution, while the second half was still in action.
These claims were put to Ten Hag after the match, but the Dutch tactician denied that the 32-year-old left the stadium while the match was still being played.
"That is not true. He was in the dressing room. I just met him," he told talkSPORT.
Explaining his decision to bring off Casemiro, Ten Hag told Sky Sports: "It is what the team needed. You know when you are 2-0 down against Liverpool, you have to take more risks, it will be open.
"When you are losing you have to take more risks. I have to give compliments to the team. You have to keep fighting and sticking together.
"You know the game and he knows the game. He will go on and we will go on. He's a great player. We will continue this season to improve the team and the players.
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"He improved and has shown so often that he is a great character. We all have seen great moments from him and him being decisive in midfield. He will show that again and will bounce back."
