ejpa78:

Patrice Evra is getting older and I don't see a replacement in Fabio. Should we be looking for someone, or is there anybody emerging from within the youth ranks? Does SAF have a someone in mind already?

There is no arguing that Pat is getting older, and having 2 young fullbacks either side of potentially 2 young centre backs could be concerning, but for me its about prioritising, and at the moment I don’t feel a new left back is of the greatest importance.

LA_Red:

XLAERR:

Cristian Leonel Ramirez (Currently trying out at Spurs)

Ecuadorian, right? I remember an ESPN commentator talking good stuff about him...

Im not surprised, I've watched maybe 5 club games of his this season, defensively, he is such a mature smart player, at 17 he's already established a reputation of fear and respect, its pretty exciting for our football. what gets to me is that he plays like a 25 year old, HES NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO BE SIGNED YET lol. maybe because of our Tony V, managers will see how serious and dedicated we Ecuadorians are. come on United, sign this kid!

XLAERR:

Cristian Leonel Ramirez (Currently trying out at Spurs)

Ecuadorian, right? I remember an ESPN commentator talking good stuff about him...

Although one more left back would be nice, I can see Fabio taking that position. He is better than Rafael when fit in my opinion as he is more composed and defensively alert while Rafael likes to be more adventurous. Siqueira would be a nice addition, so would Alba. But, we have Blackett and Fryers coming through, so LB is not a priority.

Fabio and Fryers, so far what I've seen of them, they're both good squad players but haven't shown regular first team ability, Fryers I haven't seen enough of actually to even call a decent squad player. Right now I would say yes, we could do with shipping Evra out and bringing in a left back with some real quality, paticularly going forward as modern football dictates we should have now. Alba or Baines are the two stand out left backs I fancy seeing at Utd.

Zeki Fryers

I think SAF has faith in the young guns coming through the academy! Fryers is developing all the time (ok he may leave with the contract dispute) and a player i can't wait to come through is Tyler Blackett. Trust me, this boy immense. Strong, composed, skilfulll, and has a bullet of a left foot! Reminds me of Ledley King, definitely future captain material!

I think (and hope!) we have another few of seasons left in Evra yet. He is, in my opinion, in the top ten left backs in the world.

Cristian Leonel Ramirez (Currently trying out at Spurs)

I think Fabio would be a good replacement, but if we were to get another left back I saw an article on Aly Cissokho (sorry if I spelt it wrong) he would like a sound replacement.

The twins still have a bit to prove in my eyes TBH but the injuries they keep getin is holding them back, the talent's there without doubt they just need a good run of games and of coarse stay injurie free.

ejpa78:

Patrice Evra is getting older and I don't see a replacement in Fabio. Should we be looking for someone, or is there anybody emerging from within the youth ranks? Does SAF have a someone in mind already?

fabio is a better player (when fit) than rafael IMO also there is fryers.

What's wrong with Fabio?

Patrice Evra is getting older and I don't see a replacement in Fabio. Should we be looking for someone, or is there anybody emerging from within the youth ranks? Does SAF have a someone in mind already?