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What is a 'secret weapon'?
A 'secret weapon' in football refers to a player or tactic that opponents don't anticipate or struggle to counter. Casemiro's unexpected goal-scoring from headers made him one for Manchester United, as he wasn't primarily known for that. Losing such a player means the team must develop new unexpected threats.
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