Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko admits it is disappointing Casemiro is quitting the club this summer but is pleased the Brazilian still has another four games to show his worth.
Casemiro scored his eighth goal of the season to set United on their way to a vital victory over Brentford that leaves them on the brink of Champions League qualification.
Almost immediately, head coach Michael Carrick closed the door on any possibility of the Brazilian reversing his decision to quit and give it "one more year" as the United fans demanded.
Sesko feels that is a shame.
But he knows the 34-year-old former Real Madrid man still has a massive role to play as United look to secure a top-three finish for only the fifth time in 13 seasons since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
"He's a working machine," said Sesko. "What he's putting on the pitch is unbelievable. You need someone like this.
"Unfortunately, he's leaving, but we are pleased we can manage him until the last minute in the game and we're going to use him."
Casemiro has made 157 appearances and scored 26 goals since joining Manchester United from Real in 2022.
And it could be his influence at Old Trafford continues long after his exit.
From an experience standpoint alone, his impact is huge, highlighted by the free-kicks he won inside the home penalty area in injury-time against Brentford as the visitors were chasing an equaliser.
"You are stupid if you don't look at him and try to be like him when it comes to work-rate and stuff," said Sesko.
"Everyone is pleased that he is here."
