Brazil 2014 could be 'Neymar's World Cup', according to
his national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
The 22-year-old Barcelona attacker has been below his
best for the La Liga giants, but did net a crucial equaliser in his side's 1-1
draw at home to Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final
first leg on Tuesday.
Scolari watched on from the stands at Camp Nou, and
warned rivals the World Cup could be a tournament Neymar dominates.
"I came to watch him (Neymar) and Dani Alves, Filipe
Luis, Adriano," Scolari told reporters.
"This can be Neymar's World Cup, we can be sure of
that."
Scolari defended Neymar, who has been criticised by the
Spanish press having netted nine goals in 23 league matches this campaign.
"He hasn't shone at Barca because they play
differently. He's better when he has space but they have him playing on the
right," Scolari said.
"The Spanish press has one opinion about Neymar and
the Brazilian press has another.
"For the national team he's a special player and
plays in a different way to how he does here."
Culled from Soccerway
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