Manchester United Soccer

Fergie’s faith in Rafael continues in Manchester Derby Day

Rafael Da Silva continues to impress Sir Alex Ferguson with today’s EPL first team start against Manchester City.

With Gary Neville and Wes Brown both watching the match from the injured reserved list, Manhcester City assumed a weak link in the back four for Robhino to exploit.

The young Brazilian, Rafael, silenced City’s expectations holding his ground against fellow countryman, Robhino.

What impressed me the most is Rafael’s ability to play hard against Robhino after his booking midway through the first half.

I’ve said many times how I think Rafael is a mix of Neville and Brown in the sense that he gets forward and makes good runs like Neville is known for, but he’s also got the ability to send in some sublime crosses as Wes Brown is known for. The added bonus? His Brazilian skill with the ball at his feet. Yes Rafael will indeed continue to impress for years to come at Manchester’s Old Trafford.

Berbatov gets the duece, Rafael shines in Champions League Debut

Dimitov Berbatov scored his first goals in a Manchester United shirt as the Red Devils soar past the Danish side, Aalborg, 3-0.

The game did not come without sacrifice as both Paul Scholes and Rafael were stretchered off the ptich; Rooney also picked up a knock and headed straight to the dressing room as a precaution.

Before Rafael’s departure, he showed Fergie that he is ready to contend with the likes of Gary Neville and Wes Brown for a starting spot on the first team. My personal opinion of Rafael is that he may belong in the midfield, despite the overload of Manchester United Stars already in the middle of the pitch. The 18 year old Brazilian showed quite a few weaknesses in the right back position against the Danish champions. His attacking ability and runs down the line will be of extreme value to Manchester United in the years to come.

Does anyone feel that Dimitov Berbatov shows no excitement in his game. Even when he puts one in the back of the net, he tends to show no emotion. The Bulgarian captain definitely started today’s game rather sluggish until ultimately being the talking point of Manchester’s victory. I am going to search the web for a snapshot of Berbatov’s facial expression just moments after his very first goal as a Red and post it on ManUtdBlogs.com.

Manchester United move to the top of the table in Champion’s League group E alongside Villarreal.