Casemiro revealed the reason why he handed over his FA Cup winners' medal to Tyrell Malacia despite the defender not playing a minute.
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Man Utd beat Man City to lift FA CupMalacia was injured and did not playCasemiro made a touching gesture to the youngsterFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Malacia endured a frustrating season on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery in the summer of 2023. Despite not featuring in a single match in the previous campaign, he remained a supportive presence at Wembley, watching as his team-mates secured a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Manchester City, thanks to goals from Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
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However, Malacia was reluctant to join the celebrations given his absence throughout the season. But Casemiro encouraged him to be around during the trophy presentation and even gave him the FA Cup medal, ensuring the Dutch full-back felt included in the team’s achievement.
WHAT CASEMIRO SAID
"I didn't know Malacia had talked about it, but it's true, I gave him my medal," Casemiro told reporters. "He hadn't played a single game that season, and he didn't want to climb the steps. There was no medal for him, so I gave him mine. He's part of the team and we're counting on him. Even though he hasn't played this season, we love him, we need him and he also needs love."
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United will next take on Everton on Sunday, followed by a challenging midweek clash against Arsenal.