Following their omissions from the Brazil squad announced this week, particularly surprising in the case of right-back Rafael, the da Silva twins have a rare chance to show their wares together in Europe tonight.
Following United’s Champions League exit, both players can look forward to plenty of European football exposure in this year’s competition, as can Anderson upon return from injury.
With the Olympic games in the Summer, both the young full-backs can look to use this competition to seal their place in the squad for the tournament in London.
With Rafael back in the side as first-choice right-back following injury, these opportunities will be particularly important for Fabio in particular to stake his claim.
