TEAMtalk reporter and Leeds United fan James Marshment has said that the red card for Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on Saturday comes as a ‘big bonus’ for the Whites.

The Lowdown: Casemiro sent off

The 30-year-old was shown a straight red card on Saturday afternoon during a 2-1 win for Erik ten Hag’s side against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

The Brazilian was dismissed for violent conduct following an altercation with Will Hughes, incurring a three-match suspension will now rule him out of both Premier League fixtures against Leeds on Wednesday and Sunday.

The Latest: Marshment reacts

Marshment was quick to take to Twitter to share his thoughts on the news involving Casemiro, describing it as a ‘big bonus’ for Leeds.

The reporter added that, given the injuries to Christian Eriksen, Donny Van de Beek and Scott McTominay, the Red Devils may well be forced to go with a midfield of Fred, Marcel Sabitzer and Bruno Fernandes.

The Verdict: Good news for Leeds

Fred, Sabitzer and Fernandes are United’s only senior midfielders available for selection at this moment in time, so Leeds could look to take advantage of that, especially with two fixtures in five days.

Sabitzer has only just arrived at Old Trafford, while Fred has started a mere six Premier League games all season, so knowing that Casemiro is unavailable will only come as good news to those at Elland Road.

The Brazilian has made a massive impression since joining from Real Madrid, being praised as a "huge signing" by Roy Keane, who is notorious for his withering verdicts on certain teams and players.

Jesse Marsch may see this as a real opportunity to dominate in the middle of the park across the two fixtures against the Red Devils, especially following the recent arrival of Weston McKennie, with a potential midfield three of Tyler Adams, Marc Roca and McKennie.