Casemiro blasted in Tottenham Europa League final win v Man United — ‘Dear me’
Ally McCoist was baffled by Casemiro as Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Ange Postecoglou’s team took the lead at San Mames in the first half and held onto it impressively to win 1-0 and break their 17-year trophy drought.
The ex-Celtic boss was pumped up in Bilbao after Luke Shaw’s own goal, seemingly antagonising the Red Devils’ supporters in the stadium.
While Ruben Amorim’s team were the better side after the break, one moment from Casemiro highlighted the Brazilian midfielder’s frailties.
Casemiro struggles to track back as Tottenham beat Man United
Ally McCoist was worried to see Casemiro’s tracking back while the North London were on an attack in the second half.
The ex-Rangers forward blasted the former Real Madrid midfielder as he struggled to get back into a defensive position.
Casemiro ended up being lucky as the attack didn’t amount to much for Spurs, with Dominic Solanke failing to control the ball.
Speaking on TNT Sports 1 (21 May, 21:22), McCoist said: “Dear me, I don’t want to be critical, but looking at Casemiro trying to get back there. The legs aren’t taking him.”
Postecoglou leaves Daniel Levy with Spurs dilemma
Daniel Levy won’t be pleased with this season’s Premier League form, as the North London outfit sit 17th in the table.
Postecoglou has been under pressure at Spurs after their abysmal domestic form and failing to do much in the domestic cup competitions.
The only reason the Australian manager survived for so long was the North London outfit’s Europa League prospects.
Levy now has a massive decision to make at Tottenham as sacking a title-winning manager wouldn’t be seen as sensible.
| Stats | Tottenham | Man United |
| Posession | 27 | 73 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.01 | 0.85 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
After qualifying for the Champions League, the North London outfit will be confident of being able to attract better players in the upcoming transfer window.
One reason Postecoglou has struggled domestically at the Lilywhites this season is that he’s had to deal with several fitness issues, although the ex-Celtic boss will admit their league form has been unacceptable.
With more quality in depth, the 59-year-old head coach can potentially bring more success to N17.
The Spurs faithful will undoubtedly want to see Levy back the Australian manager in the upcoming transfer window instead of looking for a new manager to lead the team next season.