Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha has served up praise for a former Leeds United team mate.
Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha has offered some Leeds United insight with praise for ex-Whites teammate Liam Cooper ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Ahead of the World Cup, Raphinha was asked by the Scottish Sun about the impact that former Leeds teammate and ex-Scotland defender Cooper had on him.
Raphinha smiled and said: “Liam was a guy who really helped me a lot from the very first day I arrived at Leeds United.
“He helped me to adapt, especially with the language because I didn’t speak it. I had no English at all, and I wasn’t used to the football there, and especially the cold weather.
“Liam was someone who really helped me adapt into the club and brought me in with all the players. Without understanding anything, he tried to talk to me!
“I look back, and Liam was someone who gave me peace of mind to be able to play good football at Leeds.
“It was really important to have support from someone like him who had been at the club longer.”
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