Rafael Da Silva Is A Problem Admits Fergie

For a long time Manchester United fans showed concern that we were a bit weak in the right back position once Gary Neville had been injured 2 years ago and was out for 14 months. We had Wes Brown, John O'Shea could step in if needed and Owen Hargreaves can play there too, injury permitting, but all of these were 'dubious' replacements for the captain.

Now, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits Rafael da Silva has handed him a new selection headache.

He said: "In football, when a guy turns the corner you cannot do anything about it, Rafael is a great talent and his performances are telling me I have another problem at right-back. Wes (Brown) himself came in at 18, played against Hasselbaink in his first game against Leeds and he was superb. It is a learning process playing against that power and experience. Premier League football is not easy. I didn't realise how big Brunt was and what a nice left foot he had, so that presented a challenge for Rafael. For periods in the game he was finding his way and it was only when I was going to take him off that he started to play the way we know he can. He was excellent. The positions he took up and the penetration from deep positions was absolutely superb. It gives me a selection problem that is good for the club."

So it seems Manchester United still have a problem at right back, but now the problem is a good one.....Back To Home Page