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Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has lauded Manchester duo Casemiro and Matheus Cunha, revealing why he made the decision to call them up on another occasion.

Casemiro and Cunha enjoying a good season with United

Casemiro and Cunha have been two of United’s most consistent performers this season. The pair are a key reason behind the club’s current resurgence under Ruben Amorim.

Having signed for United from Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer transfer window, Cunha netted his first goal for the club during last month’s 4-2 win over Brighton.

Cunha produced a brilliant finish from outside the box to give United the lead and set the team on their way to three consecutive Premier League victories.

Casemiro assisted Cunha’s goal before getting on the score sheet himself just a few minutes later. The midfielder followed that up by breaking the deadlock during last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.

So far this term, Casemiro has netted three goals for United and provided one assist in nine top-flight appearances.

In the last international break, Cunha assisted against South Korea while Casemiro played 90 minutes in both friendlies vs. South Korea and Japan.

It was therefore no surprise when...