Casemiro shows his elite mentality by offering to take the first penalty, Man United fans loved it
Manchester United fans loved Casemiro when he offered to take the first penalty of their penalty shootout against Brighton in the FA Cup.
United will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final after a dramatic win over Brighton on Saturday.
After 120 minutes of play, the semi-final turned to a penalty shootout after a deadlock at Wembley Stadium.
And as the teams regrouped before the penalty shootout, a video emerged showing Erik ten Hag and Steve McClaren asking who wanted to take the first kick.
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Without hesitation, Casemiro raised his hand and took responsibility for the first kick. His elite spirit paid off as he distracted Robert Sanchez, calmly taking his penalty.
Needless to say, the Brazilian midfielder's actions before the penalty shootout sent a frenzy on social media as United fans praised his spirit.
One Twitter user wrote:
"He was offered to take the first penalty and score, Casemiro is a top leader. We all know the referees target him and I'm sure that also degrades it at times. his confidence."
A second tweet:
"Talent is one thing but spirit, character and leadership is another. Casemiro didn't hesitate to pick up the first feather he wanted!"
The third added:
“What I like about Casemiro is his bravery. You see him all the time, even in the shootout, he wants to go ahead, attack, control. A real leader."
The fourth said:
"He hasn't been great lately, but he really is the 'glue between the stones', one of my favorite players in recent years. He understands what it means to play for the team. this club."
Another commented:
"We deserve this legend after so many years of suffering."
It wasn't the only thing he did in the penalty shootout when a fan caught his bizarre antics.
Man United's 7-6 penalty shootout win means they will face long-distance rivals Man City on June 3.
Will Ten Hag score a double in the national cup? Let us know.
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