Casemiro absence explained as Man United star misses final day clash with Brighton

Casemiro will miss Manchester United's Sunday clash against Brighton with the reason for his absence revealed

Why is Casemiro not playing for Manchester United against Brighton?

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Casemiro goodbye: The Brazilian midfielder has featured for the final time in a Manchester United shirt. Following an emotional standing ovation at Old Trafford last week, both parties agreed he would bow out on a high in front of the home supporters.

Managerial confirmation: Michael Carrick confirmed that the decision was taken for the experienced campaigner to sit out the fixture and turn his attention to the next chapter of his career. Carrick acknowledged that it felt like the appropriate moment for the player to draw his time at the club to a close, having netted nine goals throughout the season.

Carrick's remarks: The newly-appointed permanent boss said: "It just felt the right time, I think, for Cassie, and it was decided, he's part of that as well, so it was the right time. We always kind of decided that last week would be his last game, so I think that went well, as well as we all could have hoped to be honest, and he's been fantastic. I've said a lot of things about Cassie and how well he's done for me since I've been here and for the whole club, but yeah, it was decided that it was a good time for him to finish, really."

Transfer reports: Speculation is mounting that Casemiro is poised to link up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in the MLS this summer. With a free transfer anticipated, sitting out the final match minimises any injury risk ahead of both a prospective move to the United States and the World Cup.

Match details: United's fixture against Brighton is set to commence at 4pm on Sunday, May 24. The two sides will go head-to-head at the American Express Stadium for this final-day showdown.

Broadcast details: Supporters in the UK can tune in live on the Sky Sports Tennis channel, forming part of an historic broadcast showing all 10 final-day fixtures. Coverage will additionally be accessible to subscribers through the Sky Go and NOW platforms for streaming.

Manchester United team news: Besides Casemiro, United will be without Matthijs de Ligt and possibly Benjamin Sesko. While certain defensive changes are anticipated, the squad is otherwise broadly fit.

Brighton team news: The Seagulls may be strengthened by the comeback of Mats Wieffer, who has shaken off an ankle problem and is aiming to feature from the start. The hosts have, however, confirmed the absences of Adam Webster, Kaoru Mitoma and Stefanos Tzimas.

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