‘No words to describe that goal’, say fans as Casemiro screamer gets Van Nistelrooy’s Man Utd era off to flying start

CASEMIRO scored a stunning long-range strike to mark the start of Manchester United’s post-Erik ten Hag era.

Dutchman Ten Hag, 54, was sacked on Monday morning after two years at the helm.

WOW WHAT A HIT FROM CASEMIRO! 🤩

Casemiro opens the scoring with a sensational hit from distance as Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrates on the touchline 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/ukCC1kiWXH

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 30, 2024

Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of The Red Devils for their last-16 Carabao Cup clash at home to Leicester on Wednesday, with Ruben Amorim still negotiating a deal to become the permanent successor.

And things got off to the perfect start for the Old Trafford faithful as Casemiro bagged a rocket from 25 yards out to give Man Utd the lead after 15 minutes.

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