Paul Scholes sparks fierce debate among Man Utd fans as he compares Casemiro to club legend

PAUL SCHOLES sparked a fierce debate among Manchester United fans as he compared Casemiro to a club legend.

The Brazilian has helped rejuvenate United’s midfield since his £70million move from Real Madrid.

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Paul Scholes before Man Utd’s game with BarcelonaCredit: https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1626272865468178433

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Casemiro was hailed by Paul ScholesCredit: AFP

And Scholes likened him to former team-mate and captain Roy Keane before their Europa League trip to Barcelona.

He said on BT Sport: “People say he’s a defensive midfielder, but I don’t see that. He’s as close to Roy Keane as I’ve seen.”

But fans weren’t convinced, with many suggesting Keane is nowhere near the class of five-time Champions League winner Casemiro.

One said: “Casemiro is better than Roy Keane ever was.”

Another said: “Seriously though Roy Keane is absolutely nowhere near Casemiro as a player.”

One added: “Roy Keane doesn’t come close to Casemiro and Casemiro is a defensive midfielder.”

Another added: “I think he’s more skilled on the ball than Roy was.”

But one argued: “Been saying this, closest thing we’ve had to Keane. Keane gets labelled as an aggressive hard player, but he was so much more.

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“On the ball always made the right choice, fizzes passes to beat the press, knew when to commit forward and drop back. Had it all.”

Another said: “People don’t realise how technically gifted Keane was as well, very similar to Casemiro.”

One added: “Serious praise that.”

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Roy Keane was likened to Casemiro by Paul ScholesCredit: Getty – Contributor