Rafael has played left back for us at least once.
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I'd like to see at LB more from now on, he's a bit more measured than his bro but he was one of our better players in the CL final and deserves a chance to build on that, Evra needs competition.
Tend to agree. A bit of rest could help Paddy.
Does Fergie not consider him a LB anymore?
He barely plays him there.
He barely plays him there.
Don't know, he shouldn't though, being right-footed never stopped Irwin or O'Shea (debut season specifically) being good LB's for us.
hopefully if he can keep his fitness he mill make the position his own because evra is becoming a liability defensively.
It's all down the Evra being the captain.
Nope, not for me. dont see SAF playing Evra just because he's captain.
Thing is, we have a lot of options at RB. So if SAF doesnt trust fabio to play at LB, i dont see how he's going to be a regular in the side tbh.
I'd thrown Fabio in as of now. The defensive frailties of Evra are now too concerning to ignore, and Fabio will contribute similarly going forward.
I wouldn't 'throw' him in, although I'd begin giving him the odd game here and there at LB.
He's only played there once for us in the league, ever (opening day this season).
He's only played there once for us in the league, ever (opening day this season).
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I like what I'm hearing.
With Evra being rested for the Europa league tie tonight I'd like to see Fabio started at left full back. There's an argument that with the way Patrice's form has been lately Fabio should be starting more anyways. I think he deserves an opportunity to remind us what he's capable of this evening.
I like what I'm hearing.
With Evra being rested for the Europa league tie tonight I'd like to see Fabio started at left full back. There's an argument that with the way Patrice's form has been lately Fabio should be starting more anyways. I think he deserves an opportunity to remind us what he's capable of this evening.
I think Fergie has said evra won't travel - fabio or fryers will play
We could well see Evans there but that's a long shot.
I thought Fabio was injured?
He's been back for a few weeks now, but only on the bench.
Give it 15 minutes tonight....
His positioning and anticipation was spot on tonight, overplayed it a few times in possession but he's very good.
Thought he was our best player in the first half, wasn't that good in the second half but still very promising performance though.
I don't think the twins talents have ever been in question, just their ability to stay fit. Hopefully they can both do so for the run in, Fabio in particular so we don't have to use Evra for the Europa games.
He looked like Rafael.
Very good and would like to see him given more game time as long as he's fit. That's why Rafael is so immense, he was lucky with injuries for an extended run and went on to become one of the league's best RBs. Fabio is supposed to be the more talented one, and he is so good at attacking that he can easily surpass Evra's best seasons for us.
He clearly needs games and I hope he gets them this season from time to time
Agree!
All he needs is more minutes then he will catch up with his brother. Probably future replacement for Evra if this continue. .
90 minutes. 
I think we can stop with the Fabio is supposed to be the more talented one. 4 years ago, when they first came here, Fabio maybe held the edge but, that has probably gone out the window. That recent interview in the Rafael thread even mentioned that Rafael probably has an advantage now in having bulked up a bit more.
Think Fabio will do just fine and will probably match Rafael but, wouldn't expect him to be the better of the two simply because when they first came 1 was rated a bit higher.
Think Fabio will do just fine and will probably match Rafael but, wouldn't expect him to be the better of the two simply because when they first came 1 was rated a bit higher.
I think that Fabio won the Golden Shoe in the World Cup or Copa America U15's, yes from the left back position too. He was also Captain if I remember correctly.
We don't have to stop saying something that is pretty obvious to the naked eye.
I think he's more measured in his approach than Rafael, a better reader of the game. He's not as rash, and probably a better defender.
Rafael probably holds the attacking edge, but I still think Fabio's performance today was better than we've seen from Evra these last few weeks - albeit against slightly inferior opposition.
I wouldn't mind seeing him get a few matches, give Evra a rest and also a nudge to show him that competition is here.
Rafael probably holds the attacking edge, but I still think Fabio's performance today was better than we've seen from Evra these last few weeks - albeit against slightly inferior opposition.
I wouldn't mind seeing him get a few matches, give Evra a rest and also a nudge to show him that competition is here.
Fabio is just a skinnier and slightly less mental version of his brother. This has its advantages and disadvantages.
probably a better reader of the game, too, Surprised you didn't mention it.
Mmm that was when i followed football a lot more closely, and he was scoring goals for fun. i wish i can still find the clips. he scored from outside the box, a free kick, and a header in one game. he is a natural predator when he's near the box, he has that attacking instinct and seems to be more influential on the pitch than his brother back then.
Apparently he's two stone lighter. Looks it too.
Decent performance tonight but a couple of really dodgy moments too. A wee bit rusty maybe? The early CC exit is such a shame. We lost some really useful game time for kids like him and Pogba.
I like other Rafael better.
Yep if he can take Rafael's path of development we are truely sorted
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I really hope so, but i suspect in 15 years time people will still ignore every first team game they've played in and point to the U17 tournament that Fabio outshone Rafael in.
Don't get me wrong, i love the 2 of them, but its ridiculous that people still claim Fabio to be the more talented one based on their performances in one U17 tournament.
He needs to play more often. His positioning has improved tremendously and we all can see how tightly the twins mark their opponents. They may draw fouls but they make themselves a nuisance to shake off. When he's fit and available we don't need to burn out Evra so much as he's proving he's a capable replacement.
on a sidenote... Does anyone know how many games they've actually played together for us? I feel like the number is probably pretty low!
I stand to be corrected but from memory the number of games that both have started and completed together could be counted on one hand. I would guess 3
Yeah I only really remember the game when they were in midfield against Arsenal in the FA Cup. Amazing how little they've played together, although Evra and injures are the quick explanations.
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