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Publication date: Sunday May 3, 2020 4:07
Former Red Devil Rafael has revealed why he believes Liverpool sensation Trent Alexander-Arnold will outperform Man Utd legend Gary Neville “by far,” and gave a cheeky answer when asked about the Reds being I could deny them their first Premier League trophy.
Alexander-Arnold, 21, He has dazzled the right-back since assuming the starting role midway through the 2017-18 season.
Contributing an incredible 30 assists in his past 80 games in the past two seasons, his threat of attack has changed the mindset of what a Premier League fullback should bring.
Man Utd loyal Gary Neville – who recently explained why the Premier League is so afraid of a possible restart – He was not far behind.
The eight-time Premier League winner was known for his lethal association on the right flank with David Beckham in addition to consistent and flawless defensive displays.
However, former Red Devil Rafael, who is also a right back, believes that the Liverpool The star will continue to pull Neville out of the water if he’s being honest with himself.
“Today I would choose Gary Neville, but if Alexander-Arnold continues to do what he is doing, he will pass Gary Neville by far,” said the Brazilian. ESPN (via the subway)
“Right now he is destroying the Premier League with assists, with everything. I have to be honest.
“So if he continues like this, he will pass Gary Neville as a footballer.
“When Gary Neville was young, maybe he didn’t have the same qualities, he didn’t do the same things that Alexander-Arnold did, but he kept doing what he did for 12-13 years in Manchester and England.”
“I hope Alexander-Arnold continues to play well, not against Manchester United for sure, but if he continues to do so he will surely pass Gary Neville.”
During Rafael’s time at Old Trafford, Man Utd not only equaled Liverpool’s English record of 18 league titles, it topped the mark with numbers 19 and 20.
The Merseysiders appear ready to move one step closer to Man Utd’s count if the current season can resume, but the Brazilian would like nothing more than to see his hopes faded in a null and void scenario.
When asked to reveal the highlights of his career at United, the Brazilian told the club’s official website (via the subway): “I always say that when you reach 18 titles, and when you pass Liverpool!
“Everyone talks about ‘stopping the competition’, right? They don’t get to 20!
“It will be difficult for them (if the Premier League is canceled), excellent for us!
“But that (winning title 19 in 2011) was my best moment.”
In the meantime, Newcastle has reportedly been linked as a mystery club that has offered £ 75m to obtain a target linked to Man Utd and Liverpool.
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