Willian and Bernard, the 2 leading contenders to switch Neymar in Brazil's World Cup semi-final line-up against Deutschland insisted on Sunday that the team will still win the competition while not their star player."Neymar sets the quality for U.S.A.. he's capable of deciding any game, therefore taking part in while not him are going to be tough," aforesaid Chelsea midfielder Willian."We understand the standard that we've got. we have a tendency to square measure all terribly unhappy at losing him however we have a tendency to square measure currently even stronger once what happened and that we will still pursue our dream."Neymar's tournament resulted in tears on weekday once he suffered a broken vertebrae in his back once a crunching challenge from Juan Zuniga within the 2-1 quarter-final win against South American nation.
Willian, UN agency has created all 3 of his appearances at this World Cup from the bench, picked up a knock in coaching on weekday in a very clash with Hernanes, however aforesaid that it'll not stop him from being prepared against Deutschland.
However, he warned that fans mustn't expect him to act as an immediate replacement for the city star.
"You cannot compare Neymar with the other player. He has such a lot quality," he said.
"I have a special vogue even though we've got some similarities, like my pace. Neymar may be a forward, whereas i'm additional of a midfielder, somebody UN agency creates possibilities for others."
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari might favor to hand a primary begin within the competition to diminutive Shakhtar city athlete Bernard.
"We were all terribly unhappy at things and additionally as a result of Neymar was terribly unhappy. after all the full cluster has felt his loss," aforesaid the 21-year-old. he's an enormous loss not even as a player however additionally as an individual. he's continuously smiling and locution positive things."
The introducton of Willian or Bernard might see honor stepping into a central role behind striker Fred, however Scolari has many choices. He might play with 3 central midfielders, maintaining Paulinho within the aspect whereas additionally hospitable back Luiz Gustavo once suspension.
"All of these UN agency square measure here have ability and square measure capable of coming back in and doing a decent job," additional Bernard, UN agency yet has additional incentive to win a begin.
He hails from urban center, wherever Tuesday's match are going to be contend. and created his name at native club Atletico Mineiro, taking part in aboard Ronaldinho within the aspect
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