Casemiro’s meticulous pre-match preparation includes ordering a detailed referee dossier before each match
Before kick-off, Casemiro wants to know the referee’s reputation, what he prefers to be called, his place of birth…
The 30-year-old midfielder is expected to make his Manchester United debut against Southampton this weekend, a match he will referee Andy Madleywho has officiated 48 top-flight games since 2019, information that will surely Casemiro already have.
Before kick-off, Casemiro he wants to know the referee’s reputation, what he prefers to be called, where he was born, if he has another job and his match management style.
In an interview with The Telegraph, his close friend and former teammate Bruno two Anchoviesexplained the reasons behind his careful planning.
“He has a role on the field in which you talk a lot with the referees and it is more likely that he will receive a card” to which he adds that “it is important that they understand what he says and that he can also discuss with them if necessary. It can be useful in certain situations,” said Two Anchovies about the previous study carried out by the Brazilian before each confrontation.