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'They did the same to me' Cafu defends England star Alexander-Arnold amid 2002 World Cup

'They did the same to me' Cafu defends England star Alexander-Arnold amid 2002 World Cup

30.11.2022, 13:06 cfcloverslondon.com

'They did the same to me' Cafu defends England star Alexander-Arnold amid 2002 World Cup

Cafu, a Brazilian legend and World Cup winner, has once more attempted to defend Trent Alexander-Arnold by pointing out that both he and Roberto Carlos have experienced similar criticism in the past. The full-back for Liverpool and England is still being criticized for his alleged defensive shortcomings, which are seen as limiting his ability to play for his country at the international level. However, Cafu continues to be a huge supporter of the intrepid 24-year-old, who has played a crucial role at Anfield during a period of Champions League and Premier League title victories. Cafu has told legendary figures from Brazil’s past that they could not defend

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