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Scarlett woman ( Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn )
Join Date: May 2009
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Fabio has not exactly grabbed any of the little chances he has been given. He has yet to really impress. So I dont think there is any hope of him nicking Evra's spot for a big PL game
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He was also really good on his debut vs. Spurs. He's rarely had a performance which was under par, but the big issue with him is that he still has so little experience.
Only 5 starts when even his brother has 25 starts. So thats why this season is quite important for Fabio because if he isnt getting the experience under his belt at United, he'll consider going elsewhere. Having said that I'm sure with each new experience Rafael faces, the first person he tells all about it is his brother. So he will have picked up a few things just from watching and talking to Rafael. |
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Fletch said in an interview yesterday that their English is improving and they are part of his poker school. |
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Hopefully instead of it coming to a loan move like that, he'll get plenty of chances for us at left back and covering right back. But he needs to be looking at getting somewhere between 10-15 starts this season if he's really going to kick on and iron out any issues he may have as a young player playing in our backline. |
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It's a bit worrying that he doesn't get more playing time, at his age competitive games is what he needs. Still, the season just started, SAF seems to prioritize a stable back four the first weeks in a new season. Fingers crossed he can stay clear of injuries this year. |
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If he stays fit he'll get more games this year. |
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Rafael has 39 starts, and 8 off the bench, so he's coming up on his 50th United appearance. He's near enough "made it" I'd say, and we have to be confident that his brother can do the same. |
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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I'm a bit worried about how rarely Fabio plays and the effect that would have on his development. At this stage he should be offering serious competition to Evra for the left back spot, or at the very least be our undisputed backup. At the minute I'd say we'd be more likely to see O'Shea at left back ahead of him.
To be honest I think he could do with a loan, perhaps in January. He's at the stage now where he should be playing a bit more regularly, especially when Evras forms been so erratic this season. |
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I think its pretty important for 18-22 year olds to play enough football for their development, and i assume coaches see that as well because they usually send them out on loan. Still Fabio is unlucky in respects that we have Evra a world class LB while Rafael had a aging Neville, injuried Brown and limited Oshea to challenge him |
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Can't see Evra being the only reason Fabio isn't getting games.
It's looking like Rafael is our first choice right back now, but when he's injured Fabio could play there if he was considered ready. Fabio's right-footed, I can't see why he can't play right back too. |
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Evra has been utter, utter, dog shit this season. Give the lad a chance.
Its shit like O'Shea, Gibson and co. who are stopping the players with actual talent from coming through. Fabio, Eikrem, Pogba, Morrison...we got some good players, and 7 spots on the bench. Don't need utility men anymore. Clear out required. |
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True but with the current lapses in concentration by our defence/midfield which lets teams in SAF must think giving youth a chance is more risky than usual. |
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I thought the kid looked fantastic against wolves in the cup without doubt our best defender with I think two goal saving tackles where on the right flank Brown was getting ripped. Since we seem to rotate the right back slot a lot maybe a oppertunity to give him more game time would be to alternate him in that position with Rafael.
Having said that I would like to see Rafael more settled and playing more regular at right back. |
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