Kieran Trippier breaks down why Declan Rice is better than Casemiro

Follow us on Google Discover

Kieran Trippier has told Rio Ferdinand on ‘Vibe With Five’ that West Ham United captain and Arsenal target, Declan Rice is better than Casemiro.

In case you have been living under a rock, the ‘devastating’ £62,000-a-week midfielder has been heavily speculated with joining Mikel Arteta’s side next season, with the player seemingly keen on the switch that could be worth £120 million.

While many have crowned Casemiro as the best defensive midfielder since his arrival from Real Madrid to Manchester United for a £70 million (Sky Sports) fee in the summer, Kieran Trippier has told Rio Ferdinand that in his opinion, Declan Rice is the superior player currently.

Kieran Trippier tells Rio Ferdinand that Declan Rice is better than Casemiro

Ultimately, this will be seen as a hot take, considering the Brazilian is regarded as one of the greatest players in his position of all time, while the Arsenal target still has loads to do to even prove he is world-class.

“Declan [Rice]”, Kieran Trippier instantly told Rio Ferdinand on Vibe With Five, when asked to pick between him and Casemiro.

The Newcastle United skipper elaborated, “Declan’s unbelievable. I don’t know if you [Ferdinand] watched the game the other night when we played West Ham but just his intelligence, the way he breaks up play and how he travels with the ball and how powerful [he is]…probably one of the best in the world at what he does.”

“As defenders, like me and yourself you appreciate, like say Michael Carrick or [what] Declan does, it makes your job easier, when they’re just mopping everything up. Don’t get me wrong, Casemiro, the trophies he’s won, the Champions League’s, of course, he’s a world-class player. But if you’re talking right now, honestly, he’s incredible.”

Well, it’s safe to say that while Man United fans, including Ferdinand are likely to be mortified by what Kieran Trippier has just told Rio Ferdinand, West Ham and Arsenal fans will rejoice upon hearing that the man himself thinks Declan Rice is better than Casemiro currently.