A Manchester United pundit notices Casemiro’s reaction after being substituted by Ruud van Nistelrooy, and it says a lot about his character.

A Manchester United pundit noticed a telling gesture from Casemiro after being substituted by Ruud van Nistelrooy in United’s 3-0 win over Leicester. This match was Van Nistelrooy’s fourth and final game as interim manager after Erik ten Hag’s departure, during which he led United to three wins and a draw, lifting them to 12th place in the Premier League.

Now, Ruben Amorim officially takes over, though the Daily Mail reports he’s awaiting a work permit and can’t yet conduct training, meaning Van Nistelrooy will stay in charge a bit longer. It’s unclear if he will continue under Amorim, as he has expressed uncertainty about staying with the club.

Van Nistelrooy successfully paired Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in midfield during his brief stint, and substituted Casemiro for Christian Eriksen with 10 minutes left in the game. MUTV pundit Danny Webber observed that instead of showing frustration, Casemiro warmly embraced Van Nistelrooy, showing the respect players have for him. Webber noted, “Casemiro couldn’t let go of Ruud, giving him that hug to say thank you,” adding that this shows the respect Van Nistelrooy has earned from players in a short period.

United’s next game is against Ipswich Town on November 24, and Amorim hopes to have time on the training pitch before the trip to Portman Road.