The packed schedule, and Casemiro's domestic suspension for the red card he received against Crystal Palace, have ensured the Austria international has had to hit the ground running at his new club.
In an exclusive interview with United Review, our official matchday programme, the midfielder explained how he has adapted to his surroundings and is fit and fresh for the challenges that lie ahead, at home and in Europe.
"I think so," he replied, when asked if the laser focus on game after game has, in some respects, helped his cause. "Every footballer loves the games.