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Brazil legend Cafu tips Liverpool defender to be best full-back in the world
BRAZIL legend Cafu believes Liverpool's Jon Flanagan has everything it takes to become one of the best full-backs in the world.
Brendan Rodgers sacked by Liverpool
The 22-year-old hopes to return to action in December after 18 months out with a knee injury.
The England international could find himself under the guidance of a new manager with Jurgen Klopp expected to be announced as Liverpool's new boss on Friday.
Jon Flanagan hopes to return to first team action with Liverpool in December
Cafu is Brazil's most capped player with 148 caps
And as well as hoping to impress the former Borussia Dortmund manager, Cafu will also be holding out high expectations of the youngster.
“I paid him a visit not long ago; we had lunch and took some pictures together,” he told FourFourTwo. “He is very fit and has everything required to be one of the best full-backs in the world."
Me and the legend Cafu pic.twitter.com/wyKASxybiC
— jon flanagan (@jon_flan93) May 10, 2014
Brazil's most internationally capped player also revealed his admiration for former Premier League stars; Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
“The English players that I like the most are those from my generation. I am a big fan of Frank Lampard – his movement is so elegant. Steven Gerrard is also a great example of character for me.”
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