WHO’S UP FOR THE AWARDS
BRAZIL legend Cafu recognises a kindred spirit in Liverpool’s rampaging right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Two-time World Cup winner Cafu, who lifted domestic titles in his homeland as well as the Champions League during a glittering career, says the Scouser, 21, plays the game with a Samba style.
He already rates Alexander-Arnold as one of the best players in the world.
And he believes the England international can go on to be a future Ballon d’Or winner.
Cafu said: “I think Alexander-Arnold is one of the best in the world, no doubt about it.
“He’s a great player – and I would say he has the same characteristics as I did.
“He has got big potential. He is strong and skilful, he really takes the game forward and he’s a player who sets up goals for Liverpool.
“So, yes, I can see lots of
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