Ugarte 'learning' from Casemiro
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte believes "winner" Casemiro is helping him improve.The five-time Champions League winner has played a key role for United in recent months - after initially looking out of favour under Ruben Amorim - and Ugarte says he is developing a strong relationship with his midfield partner."I'm learning a lot," Ugarte said before United's Europa League semi-final first leg at Athletic Bilbao. "I try to copy as much as I can, both on and off the pitch, as it is teaching me to win.""I have a very good relationship with Casemiro and I feel very comfortable playing with him. Up until now I keep learning [from him] and I am very happy."
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