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Napoli keeper Rafael ready for big season ahead

Napoli goalkeeper Rafael Cabral is ready for a big season ahead.

He missed the second half of last season with a ligament knee injury.

"I'm ready for the challenges of this year," Rafael told Il Mattino.

"Last year I played 11 games and the team remained unbeaten with me and I hope that this unbeaten run will last for a long time.

"The presence of Benitez during these months of rehabilitation in Brazil has been a constant, he was always close and followed my recovery step by step.

"I'm going to reciprocate the trust that the Coach has had in me."

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