United's new Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon
turned in an impressive display on his first start for the Reserves
on Thursday evening.
Although United were beaten by Blackburn at Northwich, the
19-year-old's outstanding contribution was not lost on Reds legend
Paddy Crerand.
"I’m looking forward to seeing an awful lot more of this boy,"
Paddy told MUTV. "He was fantastic tonight.
"He can use both feet, he’s very calm on the ball and his passing
is very, very good. He’s a big lad too, so he’s strong and can hold
off players."
While the Brazilian's technical skills were there for all to see,
it was his awareness of the play around him which augurs
particularly well in Crerand's eyes.
"Players like Paul Scholes are always looking around and know
exactly where they want to play the ball before it even comes to
them," he said. "This kid looks as if he could be that kind of
player."