Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has claimed that Neymar is the Selecao’s Messi, after his match-winning performance on Monday.
The Barcelona youngster netted twice in a 4-1 win against Cameroon in Brasilia, and the Coach has admitted that they are relying on the former Santos goalscorer.
“Brazil depend on Neymar like Argentina depend on Messi,” he told reporters.
“They are players who are different and can make the difference for their respective teams.
“Neymar is a point of reference to Brazil, like Messi is to Argentina.”
Brazil now face Chile in the Last 16 on Saturday.
“Many thought that Chile wouldn't make it out of their group, but I'm not surprised. They have a lot of quality.
“If I had had the chance to choose an opponent I would have picked another team. I would have preferred not to meet Chile.
“It is always difficult to play against South American opposition. Chile have a lot of individual quality and are very well organised.”
