'Probably the best holding midfielder': Scholes names United legend Casemiro reminds him of

Speaking about how he’s perceived Casemiro’s impact at Man United, Paul Scholes said: “Casemiro has been sensational this season.

“He has great experience, winning so many times with Real Madrid as well, and is invaluable to the younger players around the squad.

“It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch. You’ve seen the difference from when he’s come into the team and what he’s made [happen].

“He has great experience and I don’t think he gets the credit for the way he plays. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid.

“But this lad can play. I’ve heard so many times, as well, that’s he’s probably the best holding midfielder as well. I don’t see him as a holding midfielder.

“He’s a proper Manchester United midfielder that gets involved in everything. You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times.

“He’s probably as close to Roy Keane as you’re going to get. I think he’s been brilliant. I think “holding midfielder” just does him a little bit of an injustice.”

Casemiro has been a pivotal part of United’s success so far this season, becoming an integral part of the team and improving a lot of players around him.

The Red Devils will need to be at his best against Barcelona on Thursday and put in a colossal performance to help his side get the win to go through to the Europa League Round of 16 stages.