Fabio

[supahoopsaaa]

Throwing this out there, but does anyone think/know if he has to start if fit as part of the loan agreement? Personally I'd have Traore left back, not only for pace and maturity but for his physical presence that balances out the back 4 with Bosingwa right back. Fabio seems to be all over the place positionally and his height opens us up to the diagonal ball.

[The Godfather]

I hope not. Haven't been impressed by him so far (although perhaps he is still adapting to the set-up at QPR). As you say, he seems to struggle positionally. Charges around aimlessly and leaves large gaps at the back for the opposition to exploit.

[Bluehoop]

You lost me when you started talking about Traore's physical presence. Seriously, whilst he has pace, strength is not an asset he seems to posses.

[vblockranger]

thought Fabio has looked better everytime he has played and i prefer him over Traore imo

[Ginger Ninja]

traore is a lot better than fabio defensively imo (on what we've seen so far), although fabio did play quite well against city. couple of very good challenges in there.

[vblockranger]

traore is a lot better than fabio defensively imo (on what we've seen so far), although fabio did play quite well against city. couple of very good challenges in there.

i dont think Traore offers anything more defensively tho

[supahoopsaaa]

You lost me when you started talking about Traore's physical presence. Seriously, whilst he has pace, strength is not an asset he seems to posses.

Physical presence in that he's taller and stronger than Fabio. Traore does win headers and this season looks to have bulked up.

[kenthoop]

There's something about Fabio I just don't like. We lose a whole other dimension when he's on the pitch. He's unable to play a decent pass on his left and he cuts in way too much. Traore is simple but extremely effective; he has pace and can deliver a decent cross too. I think he's a better defender too.

[Brian Wilson]

Traore is very pacy, skilful, a good crosser of the ball BUT he is not a defender

[dangould]

Well Fabio has got mixed reviews on I got to say I like him, he gets stuck in goes forward, i dont think hes ball retention is terrible he young i think he pretty good now and going to get better, Traore I like him too i would like him even more if he was not crying to come off after 60 mins every game

[Jogo]

Fabio had his best game against Man City, didn't seem to be in awe like some other players. With a good run of games, he can only get better.

[DouDou_87]

Neither are out and out defenders. Personally, I'd prefer Traore as I think he is the better of the two, especially with his passing.

So far I'm yet to be convinced by Fabio if I'm honest.

[erikmata]

I'm with vblockranger on this one, there are numerous (I can remember at least three from last spring) occations when Traore gets fooled, he just gives up and walks back leaving someone else to clean up his mess.. I'd for sure prefere Fabio until Traore shows more guts, don't forget Fabios amazing block against MC!

This is also why I wouldn't be surprised if the rumors inculuding him and Adel from saturday are true, too bad if so..

[Will M]

I like Fabio, has improved with every game. He gets caught out of position, but he always busts a gut to get back. And he's made some terrific tackles too. Give him a run in the team I say.

[DeepcutHoop]

thought Fabio has looked better everytime he has played and i prefer him over Traore imo

I like Fabio, has improved with every game. He gets caught out of position, but he always busts a gut to get back. And he's made some terrific tackles too. Give him a run in the team I say.

Spot on both