Rafael
23-Year-Old Defender Manchester United Premier Full Name: Rafael Pereira da Silva
Brazil
February 25, 2014 Rafael News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Rafael (concussion) will not feature in Manchester United's Champions League tie with Olympiakos on Tuesday.
Rafael was expected to return from his concussion, but he was not deemed fit enough to even make it on the bench. United are off this weekend thanks to Manchester City playing in the Capital One Cup final Saturday, so he'll have an extra week to recover.
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Rafael: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
February 24, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Rafael (concussion) is expected to be fit for Manchester United's Champions League match at Olympiakos on Tuesday, BBC reports.
With Johnny Evans (hip) and Phil Jones (calf) both unable to make the trip to Greece, Rafael could very well be thrown right back into the starting XI for the Champions League tie.
January 4, 2014
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Rafael could return soon from his hamstring injury, according to manager David Moyes. "I don't think Rafa is too far away," he said "as his injury isn't too serious."
Rafeal has featured in just eight matches this season, recording only a single clean sheet. He's not a very good fantasy play until he proves he's fully fit.
December 26, 2013
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Rafael was subbed off in the 18th minute of Manchester United's Premier League match against Hull City on Thursday due to a groin injury, according to the Premier League.
Adnan Januzaj came on for Rafael, who could miss the rest of the holiday period with the injury.
December 10, 2013
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Rafael said that the Manchester United players are suffering due to the lack of results and that the team needs to work more to improve, reports Sky Sports.
Rafael has made five appearances for the side so far this season as new manager David Moyes continues to work to find his preferred line up. Injuries and bad luck have cost the side some matches, but overall the team admits that it needs to improve.
November 4, 2013
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Rafael (ankle) did not travel to Spain with Manchester United for Tuesday's Champions League match against Real Sociedad, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Rafael was present in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Fulham, but was substituted at halftime after suffering the ankle injury in the first half. He will take a break this week as a result.
August 12, 2013
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Rafael is due to be out of action for up to a month after injuring his hamstring Sunday in the Community Shield, reports Sky Sports.
Rafael was forced off of the pitch with the injury in Sunday's match, and was replaced by Chris Smalling.
February 23, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Tearing up the field Saturday to push Manchester United to a 2-0 win over QPR was Rafael, who scored the first of the goals, a streaker into the top corner of the net.
Rafael played a wonderful game, and the goal he scored was possibly one of the best in the League yet this season. Immediately after the score, he also supplied a perfect cross-field pass to Robin van Persie, which almost added another score to the tally.
