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Fergie describes Rafael Da Silva's performance last night as "a sensation".
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http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pa...newsid=6615370 Sir Alex Ferguson could barely contain his excitement on Monday night after witnessing a debut to remember by Brazilian defender Rafael Da Silva. The young right-back played the full 90 minutes of United's friendly win at Peterborough and did enough to suggest a competitive debut may not be too far away. His brother Fabio also impressed, at left-back, after coming on for Patrice Evra at half-time. Sir Alex told MUTV's Stewart Gardner, "The young players were fantastic and young Rafael the right-back was a sensation for me. "I thought it was a real eye opener for us. He hadn't played for a year but he's played a full 90 minutes today. His brother Fabio has played 45 minutes and he's also done well so we're really pleased by their contribution." When asked if the Da Silva twins' integration will be gradual, Sir Alex responded intriguingly: "You know what football's like. Sometimes it turns up some star, some little nugget maybe. On the evidence of tonight I think we have got a good player here." The Da Silvas look set for an Old Trafford debut as early as this Wednesday, when Juventus provide the opposition for United's final pre season friendly. "The squad we've got here tonight (at Peterborough) will play on Wednesday," confirmed Sir Alex, while "Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville will also be involved." With midfielders Anderson, Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves plus striker Wayne Rooney still unavailable, Wednesday could see Darron Gibson make yet another |
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Fabio didnt impress as much when he came on at half time (though he did look decent), but then again the whole game had gone a bit quiet, and he only had Cleverly, Martin and Gray to link up with (whereas Tevez was there for Rafael to link with in the first half.) |
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THe other things is, he hadnt even played in a game for a year So regardless of opposition, performing that well was impressive. |
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