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Casemiro was NOT injured for the FA Cup final and decided to sit in the stands after being told he wouldn't start, insists Sofyan Amrabat's brother

The brother of Sofyan Amrabat has insisted that Casemiro wasn't injured for the FA Cup Final, but chose to sit it out after realising he wasn't starting the game.

The Brazilian was omitted from Man United's starting line-up for the season's showpiece, with Erik ten Hag claiming he was not 100 per cent fit for the match.

In his absence, the Red Devils pulled off a surprise victory over their rivals Manchester City to win the trophy and book their place in Europe for next season.

After the game it was reported that the midfield was hurt my Ten Hag's decision to axe him from the team and now, former Watford player Nordin Amrabat, brother of United's Sofyan has revealed Casemiro wasn't injured for the final.