Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes although Thomas Partey is a good player, Casemiro is an upgrade on the Ghanaian midfielder.
Casemiro joined the Red Devils in the summer from Real Madrid in a big-money deal worth upwards of £63 million.
He was initially restricted to substitute appearances as he built his fitness but he has finally settled and become a key player for the Old Trafford outfit.
"Partey is a really good player, he’s been really good. He’s not the right player to play holding midfielder for Man United. All I’m saying is we’re talking about Casemiro against Partey and it’s not a competition." – Rio Ferdinand pic.twitter.com/74fdbGDzF0
— UnitedReds (@UnitedRedscom) October 25, 2022
The Brazilian was voted man of the match in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham last week and was once again impressive in their 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday, having grabbed a last-minute equaliser.
Casemiro’s impressive performances have led to comparisons with Partey, who has equally been a key cog in Arsenal’s rise to the summit of the Premier League table.
Ferdinand admits Partey has been unreal for the Gunners, but would rather have Casemiro, who is described as “rungs above” the Ghanaian, in the current United team.
Casemiro can score as many goals as he wants, but you won't convince me that he will outperform Thomas Partey this season.
— Substone Osoro (@Osoro_Ouko) October 22, 2022
“Partey is a really good player. He’s been really good,” the former England international said on Vibe with Five.
“He’s not the right player to play holding midfielder for Man United. We’re talking about a player with many rungs up, many rungs.
“It’s like saying before we had Fred and McTominay in the CDM position, would you not have taken Partey? Well, yes, I would have, but what does that prove? All I’m saying is we’re talking about Casemiro against Partey, and it’s not a competition.”
Both Casemiro and Partey have a goal apiece in the Premier League this season.
Source: PulseGhana