Casemiro: Busquets is world's best in my position
Sergio Busquets is the world's best defensive midfielder, according to Casemiro.
Brazil and Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro labelled Barcelona's Sergio Busquets as the world's best in his position.
Casemiro, 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," Casemiro told a news conference Friday.
"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."
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