Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro believes Barcelona ace Sergio Busquets is the best holding midfielder in the world.
The Brazilian is preparing for Brazil’s last-16 World Cup clash against Mexico in Samara Monday, talked up rival midfielder Busquets.
The 26-year-old said the Spain international – whose team face Russia in the round of 16 – was the world’s best defensive midfielder.
“There are not many players that I can choose from in my position but if I had to pick one then it would be Busquets. He is the best in the world and I have a lot of admiration for him, he has a lot of quality. [France duo N’Golo] Kante and [Paul] Pogba are also very strong,” he said.
Casemiro’s breakthrough at Real Madrid came under immediate former coach, Zinedine Zidane.