How many more games will Casemiro miss for Man Utd after his red card ban?
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CASEMIRO'S absence has the potential to turn Manchester United's season upside down.
Sunny skies across west Manchester have been turned cloudy with the Brazilian's absence, which will total SEVEN domestic matches.
But Casemiro's sending off midway through the first half in their 0-0 draw with Southampton has spelt trouble for United.
United were looking to bounce back in the league following their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool.
Since his ban, United have had mixed results, with a win and a defeat - but there are two more games to go without the serial Champions League winner.
Why is Casemiro suspended for four games?
In the 34th minute of the game between United and Southampton, Casemiro was sent off for his challenge on Carlos Alcaraz.
The Brazilian midfielder went for the ball but his foot followed through and caught Alcaraz on the shin with his studs.
Originally, Casemiro was given a yellow card, but after a VAR review, the colour was changed to red.
The former Real Madrid man left the pitch inconsolable and in tears.
And now he will miss FOUR games rather than the usual three for a red card.
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That is because it is Casemiro's second red card of the season, following his red against Crystal Palace earlier this year.
Casemiro was given his marching orders against the Eagles for grabbing Will Hughes' throat during a scuffle, and he subsequently missed games against Leeds (two games) and Leicester.
But because Casemiro has picked up his second of the season, the usual punishment will be extended by one game to four.
The 31-year-old has now missed two games and needs to sit out for two more.
Here are the games he is missing:
- Man Utd 3-1 Fulham (FA Cup)
- Newcastle 2-0 Man Utd (PL)
- Brentford (H) - Wednesday, April 5 (PL)
- Everton (H) - Saturday, April 8 (PL)
Is Casemiro available to play against Real Betis?
Yes, he can play in the second leg of United's Europa League quarter-final against Real Betis.
The suspension is only a domestic one so he can play in European competition.
He also played in Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat to Morocco on March 25.