The Brazilian was initially listed on United’s bench at Wembley when the line-ups were announced but was missing from the squad list posted on the club’s official website and social media.

A club source disclosed that United had to revise the squad because the Brazilian sustained an injury. He was replaced by Willy Kambwala.

“Cas is not 100 per cent. Also we want in that space around Phil Foden, we need a strong defence,” Ten Hag explained to the BBC.

Casemiro had started United’s last 10 matches across all competitions since his return from injury, playing the full 90 minutes in the previous nine. Recently, he had been filling in as a centre-back due to the team’s injury crisis, but United were able to play their first-choice centre-backs, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, in the final as they were fit.

Casemiro has had a disappointing season compared to his impressive first campaign with United. Earlier this month, Jamie Carragher even suggested he should retire from top-level football. The cup final will mark Varane’s last game for the club, as his contract expires next month. It is also likely to be Erik ten Hag’s final match in charge, as he is expected to be sacked soon afterwards.

Casimiro

This season he played in total 3 times for 291 minutes for FA Cup.

Casimiro scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-1 against Manchester City.

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