Moving Target – Fabio
Filed under: Moving Target, Scout Reports - Posted by: Paul
QPR continued their summer of squad restructuring earlier this week with the capture of Fabio Da Silva from Man United on a season-long loan deal. Having struggled to nail down a place in Sir Alex Ferguson’s first-team, the 22-year-old has moved to Loftus Road and seems set for a regular role under Mark Hughes in the upcoming campaign:
With Taye Taiwo returning to Milan after completion of his short-term loan deal, there’s a vacancy at left-back to be filled for the R’s next term. Hughes has talked up the player’s adaptability but, depending on the club’s future dealings before the end of August, it seems more than likely Fabio will become an integral part of the back-four for the 2012/13 campaign, with his new manager revealing:
First and foremost, he’s a good defender. We can give him the games he’s craving at this stage of his career, so it benefits everybody. He’s very versatile – he can play left or right-back and he’s also been utilised in midfield by Sir Alex (Ferguson) in the past, so we know what we’re getting, and that’s a very good player….we believe he has all the attributes to be a success here next season.
The Statistics
Along with his twin brother Rafael, Fabio began his youth career at Fluminese in the 2005-06 campaign. Initially joining the club as a defensive midfielder, he was converted to left-back and was spotted by the Man United scouting system early on in his career at the Brazilian club. After three seasons in the youth set-up, the pair were snapped up by United in February 2007 and moved to Old Trafford the following January without making a single first-team appearance.
Over his four campaigns in the Premier League, it’s fair to say Fabio has failed to make the expected impact. Every season, Ferguson has utilised him more in cup games and Europe, with only 21 of his 53 appearances coming in the league – Rafael, in comparison, has played 52 times in the top-flight and a total of 90 times. Back in April, the United boss acknowledged the need for Fabio to gain experience elsewhere and he’s been true to his word, turning to his former player Hughes in a bid to boost the player’s game time.
The Prospects
Judging by Hughes’ comments above, the player hasn’t just moved away from United to end up warming another bench. Clearly, Fabio is under the impression he is set to feature regularly – this factor was the overwhelming reason both he and Ferguson have agreed to the loan, according to the 22-year-old:
This loan is so important for me in terms of my career. I want to play as many games as possible here. I want to play well and win games as well. Sir Alex Ferguson said that I’d enjoy it here and told me to play as many games as I can. It’s a good move for my career and for my confidence.
Fabio is likely to come in at 4.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and will be classified as a defender, though Hughes’ remarks concerning his versatility are intriguing – if in the unlikely event that he is fielded further forward, the loanee would certainly rise in our Fantasy thinking as a potential out-of-position prospect.
QPR Under Mark Hughes
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | P | CS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 20 | 3 |
| Home | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 19 | 3 |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 23 | -14 | 1 | 0 |
CS = Cleansheets
A look at QPR’s performances since Hughes took over from Neil Warnock highlights the potential of perhaps picking up one of their backline as part of a rotation pairing. The R’s were unbeaten in their last six at Loftus Road, with their home form paramount to their survival – with clean sheets in each of the last three games in front of their own fans, Hughes’ approach seemed to pick up as his time at the helm progressed. If Fabio’s foraging runs from deep prove instrumental to QPR’s attacking potential, he could well offer the best route into Hughes’ backline for those willing to take a punt for home games.
Analysing the fixture ticker, Hughes’s side certainly have two strong fixtures in their first three at Loftus Road (SWA, CHE, WHM), affording Fabio the platform to demonstrate his potential early on and perhaps finally stake a case as a bona fide Fantasy asset for the season ahead.
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Bowstring92 - Irish east coast trout says:
Afternoon all. Just saw the Sigurdsson news, great signing. Do people think he’ll really be more than 8.0? I mean he came in at the second half of the season and started at 5.0. If he goes to 8.0 thats already a 3mil rise. Only been playing this game a year but surely he can’t rise anymore can he? I mean Bale started at 8.0 this year after having consistently good seasons. Surely Sigurdsson would be 7.5 – 8.0?
July 4 at 1:51 pm
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8.5-9m for me
July 4 at 1:52 pm
Cymro says:
PPG were great, and going to a top 4 team. I reckon 9
July 4 at 1:53 pm
Now back to the conspiracy... says:
Is he even that good, as a player i mean. Yes he scored some crackers but is his general play good enough for Spurs and good enough to replace VDV? I’m not soo sure….
July 4 at 2:00 pm
nomar says:
I agree with this.
He also now has Bale, VdV and Modric to battle with for FPL points too. I think he will likely come in around £6.5 to £7.5m. Also, if he prospers will it be at Bale’s expense?
July 4 at 2:05 pm
Bowstring92 - Irish east coast trout says:
It’ll be at VDV’s expense IMO. Sigurdsson being an attacking midfield will most likely threaten VDV’s place and because of his weak hamstrings I presume he’ll get the last 20-30 mins of most games
July 4 at 1:52 pm
13VanDerBale13 says:
what three players are people looking to 100% have in their team: mine are : -
Aguero/Torres/Kompany
July 4 at 1:53 pm
Childish Gambino says:
Aguero, Kompany & DDG
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Scroobius Mac says:
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July 4 at 1:54 pm
GreenWindmill says:
I literally have no “must haves”, “season keepers” or “nailed on” picks at the moment. Even once the prices come out I’ll chop and change my team 100 times before the start of the season.
July 4 at 2:01 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Nor me. Nothing “Must have” atm.
My form players from the back end of last season, which teams I think have made good transfers, and those with the best starting fixtures will be my main considerations.
July 4 at 2:03 pm
GreenWindmill says:
The voice of reason
July 4 at 2:13 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
Yes sorry, I’ll try not to do that again.
July 4 at 1:54 pm
pompeyfan says:
it will always depend on fixtures for me. But I imagine I will have Suarez for a lot of the season
July 4 at 1:56 pm
GreenWindmill says:
Booo, hiss!
July 4 at 1:55 pm
big oak says:
you will end up choosing lescott to save 0.5mil over kompany
July 4 at 1:55 pm
Bowstring92 - Irish east coast trout says:
Sigurdsson (if price is right), Torres, Kagawa.
Have a big watch list to sort out when FPL is up and running
July 4 at 2:00 pm
big oak says:
too early for kagawa
wnt look at him before he starts 5 games in a row while noone else is injured
July 4 at 1:57 pm
Cymro says:
Komp. Suarez will be long term, but only after GW5/6 and Valencia.
July 4 at 1:58 pm
big oak says:
i always try to have an everotn player in my team
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July 4 at 2:01 pm
Kings of Lyon says:
Moses, Torres & Naisy
July 4 at 1:54 pm
Optimus says:
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July 4 at 1:56 pm
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He will cost maybe £3m in compensation.
July 4 at 1:57 pm
big oak says:
he is not a free agent
blackburn will be die compensation (in the region of 2.5) that will be set in trial since he is under 24 Home grown player
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July 4 at 1:58 pm
Kings of Lyon says:
Why dont you’s get Steve Davis for free instead?
July 4 at 2:01 pm
Optimus says:
we prefer to spend 20+m for the likes
July 4 at 1:58 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Anyone considering the unthinkable and investing in both da Silva brothers?
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Abominable Snowy84 says:
I can see it now. Da Silvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa followed by a which 1?
July 4 at 2:02 pm
Optimus says:
2 for the price of one maybe i would
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I will give u both of them, just Vidic for me. One in a place of 2
July 4 at 2:02 pm
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Flair
July 4 at 2:11 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
July 4 at 2:07 pm
nomar says:
Yes, I am thinking about getting both of them.
QPR will be solid at home under Hughes and have a much better keeper now than last season. Rafael could be the cheapest way into United’s defence this term.
Both could turn out to be very prudent FPL signings.
July 4 at 2:11 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Good stuff. At least i’m not the only one.
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July 4 at 2:01 pm
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
not any more
July 4 at 2:02 pm
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I have twenty mins to kill and also have load of questions about here and also the deeper strategies of fantasy football. Does anyone want to answer my questions. First one – Why do people put +42 when they agree with a comment?
July 4 at 2:03 pm
GreenWindmill says:
Douglas Adams
July 4 at 2:17 pm
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42 is the answer to “Life the Universe and Everything” in Adam’s “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
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Ive seen a lot mentioned about people being other people on here, whats that all about?
July 4 at 2:17 pm
In Like Flynn says: Keep FFS and FPL H2H Leagues says:
People being a pain in the arse mainly.
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Running Riot says:
Haven’t a clue.
July 4 at 9:22 pm
Acer says:
That Fabio article completely ignores the fact he is more injury prone than Frank Spencer! Even if he starts a game there is not much chance he will finish it. Same as his brother.
July 4 at 9:28 pm
Mark says:
Didn’t Frank Spencer roller-skate clinging to a moving bus. Pretty impressive I’d say. True enough though, he has had his knocks and the last hamstring injury kept him out for a good while.
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