Tag: Rafael
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Forgotten Man United defender scores gorgeous lob in U21 game
Embed from Getty Images Brazilian defender Rafael has sent out a reminder to Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal about his capabilities with a superb lob for their U21 side against Tottenham Hotspur. Van Gaal has held several meetings with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward this week and has discussed the future of numerous players at…
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Man United boss Van Gaal ready to axe Brazilian full-back
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United will place Rafael da Silva on the transfer list at the end of the season, with Louis van Gaal keen to sign a new right sided defender, according to Telegraph. Van Gaal has held several meetings with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward this week and has discussed the future of…
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Manchester United defender confident of beating Chelsea
Rafael is confident Manchester United can beat Chelsea as the two sides meet at Old Trafford on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side have made a superb start to the 2014/15 season, winning seven and drawing one of their opening eight games in the Premier League. United, however, have struggled under the guidance of Louis van Gaal, having…
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Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…
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Napoli goalkeeper sparks doubts over Reina return
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s proposed return to Napoli is under threat after the Serie A club’s shot-stopper Rafael declared he is ready to start the season as first-choice. Long-serving Reds star Reina was farmed out on loan to the Italians last term after falling out of favour with boss Brendan Rodgers. He was reunited with…
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Liverpool demand £2.3m for Spaniard
Liverpool have reportedly told their former manager Rafael Benitez he can take goalkeeper Pepe Reina back to Napoli for £2.3million. The 31-year-old spent last season on loan at the Serie A club, where he was reunited with his compatriot and former Reds boss. Benitez wants to land Reina for a second time but club directors…
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Liverpool star’s exit close to collapse
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s move to Napoli is on the verge of falling through, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The 31-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Naples, is available for transfer after losing his place in the Reds side to Belgium international Simon Mignolet. However, Italian source Il Mattino claims…
