Barcelona fans know Casemiro all too well, as the Brazilian was a rival during his lengthy time at Real Madrid.

The 31-year-old joined Manchester United over the summer, and has become a key part of the club’s spark this season.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, has spoken highly of the Brazilian ahead of the Europa League clash, and insists that he can ‘play’.

“Casemiro has been sensational this season,” Scholes told United’s official website ahead of the second leg against Barcelona.

“He has great experience, winning so many times with Real Madrid as well, and is invaluable to the younger players around the squad.

“It’s almost like he’s a coach on the football pitch. You’ve seen the difference from when he’s come into the team and what he’s made [happen].

“He has great experience and I don’t think he gets the credit for the way he plays. He is a really good passer of the ball, which surprised me a little bit, when you think you saw Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as the playmakers at Real Madrid.

“But this lad can play. I’ve heard so many times, as well, that’s he’s probably the best holding midfielder as well. I don’t see him as a holding midfielder.

“He’s a proper Manchester United midfielder that gets involved in everything. You see him up the pitch, you see him defending, you see him controlling the game at times.

“He’s probably as close to Roy Keane as you’re going to get. I think he’s been brilliant. I think “holding midfielder” just does him a little bit of an injustice.”