Casemiro is unavailable for Manchester United’s journey to Brentford this weekend following his sending off in opposition to Chelsea.
The Crimson Devils pit their wits in opposition to the Bees on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium in Saturday’s early kick-off – reside on talkSPORT.
United are looking for to win back-to-back Premier League matches for the primary time underneath Ruben Amorim‘s tutelage.
It’s been ten months because the Portuguese boss took cost, the place he has received simply 9 out of 32 top-flight fixtures.
A win within the capital this weekend would additionally see United momentarily transfer up into the highest 5 earlier than the remainder of the video games happen.
However they are going to be with out Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as he was proven an early tub within the 2-1 victory over the Blues at Previous Trafford.
The 33-year-old was proven a purple card within the closing levels of the primary half following bookable offences for fouls on Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos.
How lengthy will Casemiro be banned for?
Fortunately for United, Casemiro received’t be out of motion for too lengthy.
As Casemiro was despatched off for 2 yellow playing cards, United are unable to attraction in opposition to the Actual Madrid icon’s purple.
However the five-time Champions League winner will solely miss one match, with that being the upcoming conflict in west London.
He shall be prepared for choice in opposition to Sunderland on the Theatre of Goals on October 4 in United’s ultimate match earlier than the worldwide break.
To date this time period, Casemiro has featured in every of the membership’s 5 Premier League matches, together with his solely aim proving to be the winner in opposition to Chelsea.
Why is Robert Sanchez not suspended for Chelsea?
Within the recreation that noticed Casemiro despatched off, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was additionally dismissed within the first half.
The three-cap Spain worldwide was given a straight purple simply minutes into the affair on the Theatre of Goals.
Sanchez introduced down Bryan Mbeumo on the sting of the field with referee Peter Bankes whipping out the purple card for denying a goal-scoring alternative.
It noticed Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca react by hauling Brazilian winger Estevao off to convey on Filip Jorgensen for his first league outing of the season.
Jorgensen was subsequently named within the beginning XI for the Blues’ gritty 2-1 Carabao Cup third spherical victory away at League One outfit Lincoln on Tuesday evening.
This was because of Sanchez being banned for the match, with suspensions from the Premier League carrying over to home cup competitions.
However Sanchez is again in line for a right away return to Chelsea’s line-up when the Blues host his former employers Brighton on Saturday.
Regardless of being proven a straight purple, Sanchez was solely slapped with a one-match ban as an alternative of a three-game suspension as he wasn’t dismissed for violent conduct.
Chelsea are aiming for a return to successful methods within the top-flight following their defeat to United.
After 5 matches, the west Londoners sit sixth within the desk, with victory over Brighton to see them rise as excessive as second if outcomes go their method.
