In fact, we know it wasn’t — United fans all over commented on his physique — so we asked him about it!
In a new interview conducted inside the Carrington gym, Casemiro ran us through the mentality behind his fitness, how his approach to working out has changed throughout his career and what both his daily routine and his post-match habits look like.
As for our comments on pre-season, he responded to them with a proud smile.
“There are two ways to look at it,” he reflected.
“You need to enjoy the holidays and the time off.