MANCHESTER UNITED fans were impressed by Casemiro’s leadership after he volunteered to take the first penalty against Brighton.
The Red Devils beat Roberto De Zerbi’s side 7-6 in the shoot-out after the match ended goalless after extra-time.
Casemiro put himself forward to take the first spot-kick and made no mistake as he slotted the ball into the bottom corner.
United scored every penalty with Solly March’s sudden death miss enough to send them through.
But fans were still left very impressed by Casemiro after he bravely stepped up first.
Video footage shows the Brazilian putting up his hand as Erik ten Hag discussed the United penalty order.
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One fan reacted by saying: “A true leader!”
Another added: “Definition of a leader.”
A third said: “That’s pure leadership.”
And another commented: “The best players lead by example. Would have been a great motivation for him to have scored first, ease the nerves.”
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After converting from 12 yards Casemiro got fans talking for another reason as he screamed advice to David De Gea.
Casemiro, 31, waved his arms manically and seemed to be telling his goalkeeper to do likewise in an attempt to distract the Brighton penalty takers.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
