The 2025–26 season for Manchester United has finally burst into life.

The start was a rollercoaster ride, with manager Ruben Amorim under intense pressure after defeats to Grimsby Town and Brentford.

However, things have changed rapidly over the last two to three weeks, with United moving to fourth place in the Premier League after three straight wins.

At the heart of this resurgence stands Casemiro, a player many had written off just months ago.

Once considered the fifth-choice midfielder when Amorim first took charge, the Brazilian has forced his way back into the core of this United XI through sheer professionalism and relentless work ethic.

The United head coach admitted that the Brazilian has turned things around with his hard work and is now undroppable.

He said after the 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion (via ManUtd.com): “He’s an example for everyone. In the beginning, he was behind every midfielder, even Toby [Collyer], but he fought and he worked, and now he’s back in the national team.

“He’s so important for us. Today he run a lot. He had to press so high and then return, and he’s doing that.