Brazil's Casemiro had a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup, with his team drawing 1-1 against Morocco on Saturday night.
What happened?
Casemiro was replaced at half-time by Fabinho after a lackluster performance, with Goal handing him a 4/10 rating.
He struggled to keep up with the pace of the game and was booked before half-time.
Why it matters for Casemiro
The criticism has been harsh, with one Brazilian fan account calling him "slow, immobile, not press resistant, can't turn, can't pass, no technical ability".
Casemiro's performance has sparked debate about his place in the team, with many fans calling for Fabinho to start in his place.
What comes next?
Brazil's next match is against Haiti on June 19, and fans will be watching to see if Casemiro can redeem himself.
Carlo Ancelotti's side will need to improve if they are to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19.
The 1-1 draw has left Brazil sixth in the FIFA rankings, with Morocco seventh.
Casemiro, 34, has been playing for Real Madrid after departing Manchester United despite an impressive final campaign with the Red Devils.
BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone tweeted that Manchester United "probably glad they didn’t give Casemiro one more year on this evidence".
A viral tweet showed a photo of Casemiro with the caption "This guy can't be a starter for the Brazilian national team in a World Cup".
And the reaction on social media has been brutal, with many fans expressing their disappointment with Casemiro's performance.
But Fabinho, 32, has been playing in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad since 2023, and may be a viable alternative.
So the pressure is on Casemiro to prove himself in the next match.
The five-time world champions haven't won the World Cup since 2002, and will need to improve if they are to lift the trophy this year.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Casemiro to see if he can turn his performance around.