“Switching Champions League for Europa League is a big difference”- Why Casemiro’s departure from Real Madrid came as a ‘surprise’ to Toni Kroos
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Luka Modric, Casemiro, and Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos, a standout player for Real Madrid, recently made a very intriguing remark about his former teammate Casemiro. The bond between the two players at Real Madrid was very special, and now Toni Kroos explains why he was astonished by Casemiro’s decision to leave the club.
Kroos said, “Casemiro’s departure & his decision really came as a surprise to me. From a sporting perspective, switching CL for Europa League is a big difference.”. Tony Kroos felt the difference between a Spanish League and the English Premier League where the former is a game of pace and the latter is one of tactics.
Casemiro, a defensive midfielder, and Toni Kroos, a central midfielder, have been stalwarts in Real Madrid’s midfield. The trio of Tony Kroos, Casemiro, and Luka Modric is referred to as the Bermuda Triangle as they continuously taunt the opposing squad. Casemiro’s departure from Real Madrid was undoubtedly difficult for everyone there.
Toni Kroos began playing for Real Madrid in July 2014 and has since featured in 368 games, scoring 25 goals. He participated in two of the three games Real Madrid played this season. He has well adapted to Real Madrid and has been successful in duly completing his duties as a player.
Former Real Madrid player Casemiro: Midfield destroyer now applying his trade for the Red Devils
In 2014, Casemiro signed with Real Madrid and was loaned to FC Porto. After the loan, he returned in July 2015. Since then, he has participated in 310 games and scored 31 goals. He was transferred during this season’s summer transfer window, and he now plays for Manchester United.
As he will bolster the defensive midfield, Casemiro will unquestionably be one of Manchester United’s greatest assets. In Manchester United’s most recent game against Southampton, which the Red Devils won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bruno Fernandez, he played the final 17 minutes.
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