Published 11:21 IST, February 25th 2023

'Games here are much more difficult': Casemiro ranks premier league above La Liga

Having settled into the new environment, Casemiro was recently asked to share what difference he felt in the new setting as compared to Liga.

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In football world, re is a continuous debate on which European league is best of all. While fans make different claims, some say English Premier League being most competitive is best, some take side of Spain's La Liga and state its superiority by mentioning likes of players who have won more Ballon d'Ors than players from or leagues in recent past. As for EPL and LA Liga, comparisons will be me and flow of opinions might t cease, however, if difference has to be drawn n who would be better to do it than one who has graced field for both leagues? 

Casemiro, who me a big summer move from Real Mrid to Manchester United recently opened up on experience of playing in EPL. Brazilian came to Old Trafford after spending 7-years in Spanish Capital. Having settled into new environment, defensive midfielder was recently asked to share what difference he felt in new setting as compared to Liga. 

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“Well, honestly, it’s different,” Casemiro is quoted as saying by official Manchester United website when asked about differences between two leagues. “Especially because of different circumstances, like intensity of games here. I’m t trying to underestimate La Liga, but games here are much more difficult, re’s a higher number of transitions. In Spain, y usually prefer tiki-taka football as y call it re. Here re are more transitions, more attacking moves.

”Each league has its own qualities and traits. I kw each has its own traits and I respect both [leagues]. But most important thing is for players to apt as quickly as possible.”

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Owning Premier League

Casemiro, who has lifted 5 champions league titles with Real Mrid, completed a surprising move to Manchester United to reportedly seek a new challenge. At time when he me transfer, many kwers of game commented that he might face difficulty acclimatizing to play style that is followed in England, some even went on to say that midfielder would be exposed. However, as per pundits 31-year-old has apted to EPL quickly and has been crucial in Manchester United's recent run of play.

11:21 IST, February 25th 2023