Manchester United defender Rafael claims that he has struck up a brilliant partnership with the Ecuadorian International and that the results have been there to see on the pitch.
Brazilian starlet Rafael is arguably one of the most talented youngsters in the world game today. Alongside his brother, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152, the twins signed for the Red Devils in 2007 and haven’t looked back since then.
While Fabio has continued to hover outside the first team, Rafael has gone to establish himself as a first choice starter and has gathered a lot of plaudits for his performances.
Although there is no doubting his supreme talent, the Selecao International has earned a reputation for being a little hot headed and often on occasion has let his temper get the better of him.
His red card against Bayern Munich was a glaring example as he subdued Franck Ribery but was sent off after two bookings in the 2nd half. However with age he has matured enough to stay on the pitch and has forged a strong partnership with Antonio
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Valencia, a start in his own right at Old Trafford, is labeled as the best winger in the Premier League and has backed up that claim with some scintillating displays in the last few months.
With Rafael’s presence at the back, the former Wigan man doesn’t need to worry about defensiveness duties that much and it was one of the things that has helped the two in honing their understanding even further.
Speaking to reporters, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fluminense-c39366 man piled praise on his fellow South American and revealed that they were equally good friends off the field, as they were on it.
“To be honest, I think it’s well recognized by everybody that Antonio has been one of my best friends at the club. That’s not to disrespect anyone but I think we have created a very good understanding on the pitch,” he said.
“I can feel what he wants to do and vice versa and that is probably the reason why we have so much understanding on the pitch. If I go forward, he covers me at the back and vice versa. It’s easy to work with him and, when I see him on the pitch, it leaves
me more relaxed due to the understanding we have on the field.”
Rafael although hasn’t been able to feature much this season due to injury, will be looking to start the upcoming Premier League match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019.
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