Video: Casemiro displays elite mentality as he offered to take first penalty - earns respect from Man United fans

The gesture of Casemiro volunteering to take the initial penalty during the shootout against Brighton in the FA Cup was well-received by Manchester United supporters.

Following a thrilling victory over Brighton on Saturday, Manchester United have earned a spot in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. 

The semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium ended in a draw after 120 minutes of play, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

As the teams gathered together before the shootout, a video seems to indicate that Erik ten Hag and Steve McClaren were inquiring about which player would like to take the initial penalty kick.

Without hesitation, Casemiro puts his hand up and takes the responsibility of the first kick. His elite mentality paid off as he sent Robert Sanchez the wrong way, calmly converting his penalty.

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Casemiro wanted the first pen ❤️🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/YpMD96J2W0

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Needless to say, the Brazilian midfielder's actions leading up to the penalty shootout sent social media wild as Man United fans hailed his mentality.

One Twitter user wrote: "Offered to take the first pen and scored, Casemiro is a f**king leader. We all know the refs target him and I’m sure that knocks his confidence at times too."

A second tweeted: "Talent is one thing but mentality character and leadership is another. Casemiro didn’t hesitate to take the first pen he wanted it!."

A third added: "What I love about Casemiro is his grit. You see it all the time, even in pen shootout, he wants to go first, dig in, take control. Real leader."

A fourth said: "Hasn’t been great lately, but he really is 'the cement between the stones' one of my favorite players of recent years. He gets what it means to play for this club."

Another commented: "We deserve this legend after so many years of suffering."

It wasn't the only thing he did during the penalty shootout as a fan recorded his unusual behavior. 

With Manchester United's 7-6 shootout triumph, they will now play against their cross-town rivals, Manchester City, on June 3rd. 

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