Been terrific yet again in the first half against Arse.
Rafael
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
What a player this boy could be... Cafu MkII?
Been fantastic so far, keep it up lad.
He's going to be the best Brazillian fullback since Cafu in my opinion, superstar in the making.
He is not human.
is anyone really suprised? He might make a mistake but his tackling is very clean alot of the time. Everyone can make a mistake. This kids golden if he keeps maturing.
Staggering to think that when they first signed, Fabio was hailed as the better prospect.
Really growing into his role.
Fabio like Rafeal needs game time.
Just think what we've got to come from Fabio when he gets more game time.
His energy often makes up for his little mistakes. He is quick enough and energetic enough to get on the back side of his man more often than not.
Going to be a great player for us. As opposed to other latin players I actually think he could stay here for a very long while as well. But maybe that's just because he looks innocent.
Going to be a great player for us. As opposed to other latin players I actually think he could stay here for a very long while as well. But maybe that's just because he looks innocent.
Quickly solidifying himself as one of the best up and coming defenders
Immense tonight. Absolutely immense. MOTM by far.
Unreal. Arsenal's forwards join the Rafael back-pocket party.
Samir Nasri is somewhere in that pocket of his, only hope the lad has the decency to let him out.
Another very good performance today. He's certainly making a case for that RB spot his.
very good tonight. Couple of sloppy passes at the start of the second but really gave arshavin nothing and then swatted Nasri out aswell.
really growing into the roll and you can see the understanding between him and Rio/Vidic. Great defensive header at the far post too.
I'm running out of words to praise this lad he's just so good.
He's first choice by default.
Neville is virtually retired, Brown is injured and injury prone while O Shea offers little offensively so not much competition for him.
Neville is virtually retired, Brown is injured and injury prone while O Shea offers little offensively so not much competition for him.
Excellent performance today, he is going to become a very special player !
Not one of them are close to him atm, even if they were fit, and very likely never again.
He is one of the best full backs out there already.
True, but if he wasn't up for it, then we'd be seeing O'Shea every week and United would be shopping for a fullback.
He also looked a class above Sagna tonight, really is a special player.
I agree with all praise. I'm still worried Fergie might not be certain on the starting rb yet.
Now if we can just get Fabio up to the same level. 
On a quick aside. The way Evra brushed off Sagna in the last minute of the game was hilarious.
That simply never happens to Sagna, no sireee.
Men vs. boys moment.
I would think Fergie is pretty certain on who's the best RB. However with a large squad they all need playing time to keep match fit, cover for injury and give other players periods of rest. Rafael won't always play for those reasons, but he will play against the better teams, or those with tricky wingers.
As far as im concerned, the future is now.
Rafael IS our RB. We've tested him against all levels of opposition and the boy has handled them all with room to spare. It's remarkable how much he's improved the defensive side of his game under our tutelage. I could see how opponents would find him very annoying to play against. His tackling is relentless and he's on them so tight that they have no space to work in.
Rafael IS our RB. We've tested him against all levels of opposition and the boy has handled them all with room to spare. It's remarkable how much he's improved the defensive side of his game under our tutelage. I could see how opponents would find him very annoying to play against. His tackling is relentless and he's on them so tight that they have no space to work in.
Was good, but Rio and Vida were better
The way he has improved over the last 12 months is incredible. And to think that he is only 20 yet plays so consistent and mature.
He seems to be a great professional and I love his spirit and determination on the pitch. Will become a fans favourite for sure
He seems to be a great professional and I love his spirit and determination on the pitch. Will become a fans favourite for sure
I am sure he will, just give him more play time, and he will be top soon enoughNow if we can just get Fabio up to the same level.
Bayern has been the making of the lad for me, he's come back a big big player for us and has taken on board what's happened in the past and learned from it. I'm wanting to look for negatives to prevent myself getting carried away with how good he can become but they just aren't there at the minute.
He's more than just a great fullback though, his youthful exuberance rubs off on the rest of the team and we miss that when he's not there.
He's more than just a great fullback though, his youthful exuberance rubs off on the rest of the team and we miss that when he's not there.
Fabio IMO will have hell of a battle to make it here because Patrice is still one of the best LB in the world. Rafael got his chance and took it but, with all due respect to Nev, Brown, O'Shea - at the time they weren't at the same level of Evra.
Fabio has been quite good in the few games he has got but, to get any consistent playing time -he'd have to jump from young and learnin to God's God. Hopefully he'll continue to be patient and when the time comes - he'll be ready to grab his chance the same way cuddly wuddly Rafael did.
Wonder what the chances would be for him at the end of the season to be YPotY. Wilshere may get that though - has the he is English and the next great hope for Ingerlund going for him.
Fabio has been quite good in the few games he has got but, to get any consistent playing time -he'd have to jump from young and learnin to God's God. Hopefully he'll continue to be patient and when the time comes - he'll be ready to grab his chance the same way cuddly wuddly Rafael did.
Wonder what the chances would be for him at the end of the season to be YPotY. Wilshere may get that though - has the he is English and the next great hope for Ingerlund going for him.
Another excellent performance under his belt, defensively he has improved immensely in the last 9 months and I love it when he uses Nani as a decoy and drives inwards.
To think he is only 20 and already this good, I hope he is a lifer here because there is much more to come.
To think he is only 20 and already this good, I hope he is a lifer here because there is much more to come.
yeah
another note: none of JOS, Brwned, Gazza is a fisrt choice RB any more. think of that!
well spotted. I lol'd
To be fair to Fabio, he was never really going to get a chance in the first team against superhuman Evra who plays pretty much every game.
Rafael's had it easier competing against O'Shea, Brown and an ageing Gary Neville, all of whom are injury prone.
Having said that, when they've both played in league cup games Rafael does look better and more controlled, but he has had more experience in the team.