Rivaldo believes
Manchester United star Casemiro has been the best Brazilian in the
Premier League this season. Erik ten Hag brought Casemiro to the club after his reign as United boss got off to a terrible start with defeats to Brighton and Brentford. The
Real Madrid legend had a transformative impact and was the driving force behind the club's improvement and end of their trophy drought. There are plenty of Brazilians plying their trade in
England including fellow United stars Fred and Antony as well as the likes of Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, Alisson and Ederson. Yet it's Casemiro who has impressed Rivaldo the most. Also read: Mount agrees personal terms with United "With the English Premier League over, it is time to take stock and highlight a Brazilian player during the season," the
Brazil icon told Betfair . "I'm choosing Casemiro as the best Brazilian in the English top flight for his fast and fantastic adaptation. "He joined a club that was in a difficult situation and right away became one of the stars of the team. He had the courage to exchange the security of playing for Real Madrid for a complicated challenge. "He helped United finish third and in the process secure a spot in the next
Champions League. They won the League Cup and will fight for the FA Cup against
Manchester City in Saturday's final." United's final game of the season will come on Saturday when they take on neighbours Manchester City for the FA Cup as well as the chance to end their Treble hopes. City are favourites but Rivaldo isn't ruling United out. "We all know that City have been the best English team this season and come in to the final as worthy favourites," he added. "But United will want to defeat their local rivals and win an important title for the club. "I believe it will be a great game where either team can come out as winner." READ NEXT: The latest Manchester City news Inzaghi sends message before City showdown Guardiola shares Haaland debut season verdict Phil Foden sends message to Guardiola over finals Grealish can help Guardiola end Messi hoodoo