Former Manchester United right-back says Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will pass Gary Neville 'by far' as a footballer if he continues on his current trajectory.
The 21-year-old has become one of the world's top right-backs in the past few years, establishing himself as a cornerstone of Jurgen Klopp's defence at Anfield.
However, Rafael does not believe he is quite as good as Neville was for United yet - but did back him to surpass Neville eventually. "Today, I would pick Gary Neville," Rafael told ESPN when asked to pick between the two. "But if Alexander-Arnold keeps doing what he's doing he will pass Gary Neville by far. "At the moment he's just destroying the Premier League with assists, with everything.
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