I'd be very surprised if he started.
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I'd be very surprised if he started.
No chance. We'll need to do some defending against Blackburn.
Rafael in my opinion will start againt West Brom, but deffiantly not against Blackburn. Thats a huge risk, esically away from home, they have after all scored a fair few goals this season and sit in 7th place.
Each to their own. I thought he's been great for the last 3 or 4 years, while improving his attacking. He's always been better at defending that attacking, no doubt about it.
so he's no longer injured?
no idea what the injury was but we'll see if he features tonight. Away to blackburn, probably neville or brown to start
He's fit.
Not so sure, Blackburn is one of those teams we struggle to break down, they play like Boro that Rafael played well against so it's not impossible that he will play.
no i don't think so.
i'm excited about the lad, but he definitely still needs some work re: his defensive positioning, so chucking him in against that lot is not advisable.
if we are winning comfortably, then maybe yeah...
What is the status with Possebon's injury? Still haven't heard any official word.
I think they said it was just a deep gash, a couple of weeks out.
Yep bring back Wes.
I agree, Blackburn's defence has been a shambles so far this season, and he'd do well on the counter-attack. Pedersen's been awful for the last two seasons too.
He most likely won't play, but he could do well if given the chance.
Brown is still miles better than Rafael though.
Starts today, absolutely massive test.
We know he has the confidence to do it and as long as he keeps focussed he should be alright.
Their left back is pretty poor defensively but going forward, along with Robinho, Rafael will have a lot of work to do.
We know he has the confidence to do it and as long as he keeps focussed he should be alright.
Their left back is pretty poor defensively but going forward, along with Robinho, Rafael will have a lot of work to do.
you're right, a MASSIVE test.
Hope he's up for it. Our formation may change as the match goes on with park helping him out if he needs it.
Let's hope he keeps calm and doesn't dive in too much. He's made some great sliding tackles before but he can be a bit reckless.
Can't wait to see how he performs.
Can't wait to see how he performs.
not a bad first half...not much to do defensively...a couple of good forward runs...
He's doing well so far. Fletchinho is covering for his walkabout moments.
Brilliant going forward today, didn't have many problems defending either.
Stupid foul and even stupider decision to throw the ball away to get him that yellow card though.
He needs to be wary of how often he dives in now.
Stupid foul and even stupider decision to throw the ball away to get him that yellow card though.
He needs to be wary of how often he dives in now.
Superb peformance. Unlucky with the referee decisions.
played really well today. unlucky to get a yellow, linesman's a moron.
Kept his position and showed discipline. SAF was right, once they turn a corner you really can't hold them back.
Great 1st half, invisible 2nd.
Handled his first big derby very well. Impressive performance from Rafael. He showed that he can be defensively solid when called upon. Keep up the good work.
Says a lot that O'Shea didn't come on for him after Ronaldo got sent off. SAF clearly has full faith in him.
Played well the entire 90 mins. Didn't really make any major mistakes, although he was rightfully reluctant to get forward too much in the second half as we were defending our lead. Very happy for him.
Enhanced his reputation with a good derby display
We have found the right back version of Patrice Evra but a lot younger ,what a player. He looked so comfortable
Bollocks.
Park did more defending than him at the back today.
Very good going forward today and it gave us an added dimension though.
Very solid display, held his own in the 2nd half.
I thought it wasnt a booking.
I thought it was a harsh booking since he didn't throw it that far, but with Webb being as picky as he was today with every player it was fair enough when put into context.
first choice?
It was very stupid from him to throw the ball like he did,the ref whistles a foul ,just leave the damn ball
A lot of people were calling for O'Shea to start because they didn't think Rafael could handle Robinho. Rafael showed that he is a better player than John O'Shea and probably deserves to be first choice at this time.
untill Wes is 100% fit...yes
Rafael and Evra run and did better job than Ronaldo and Park today.
Compared to his usual standards he did hold his position alot more! He was out of position a few times but nowhere near as much as usual, yes park did help but the kid showed far more discipline than usual.Robinho, who?
the boy can't defend, right?
the boy can't defend, right?