Fabio: QPR Lacked Team Spirit

Fabio has analysed his loan spell with Queens Park Rangers and summised that the recently relegated team did not share the team spirit that engulfs everybody at Manchester United.

The Brazilian full-back spent the entire 2012/13 season at Loftus Road and was a relative success, despite the club’s plight, starting 15 matches and coming off the bench eight times during a campaign that was also undermined by a couple of niggling injuries.

However, the Da Silva sibling admits his temporary stay in West London didn’t quite go to plan, despite the best efforts of boss Harry Redknapp and QPR’s passionate fanbase.

“It didn't go the way I wanted,” Fabio is quoted in the Daily Mail. “We had a bad start, lost confidence and never got back on track. Redknapp tried hard but it was too late. Of course, there were too many changes at the club - too many new players.

“I don't think the team were together. Everyone wanted to do his best but they played for themselves as individuals, not as a team. In the end, the atmosphere was bad - but not from the fans. I have to say they supported us right to the end.”

The left-back now hopes to usurp Patrice Evra and cement a first team place like his twin brother Rafael, upon his return to M16 on 1 July. Of course, David Moyes will also officially arrive on the same date and Fabio has plenty of respect for the incoming Scot who is taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson.

“From every kid to the top player, Sir Alex has been everything at the club. But David Moyes has a great reputation; 11 years at one team like he's done with Everton is also remarkable these days.”