Aldair tips Neymar to lead Brazil to World Cup success

By Chris Donald Former Brazil star Aldair expects Neymar to lead Brazil to more than just the Confederations Cup win and has his sights on next year’s World Cup The former Seleção defender believes Brazil can go all the way when the World Cup is played on home soil next year. He told Gulf News: […]
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2013-07-06 15:26:00

By Chris Donald

Former Brazil star Aldair expects Neymar to lead Brazil to more than just the Confederations Cup win and has his sights on next year’s World Cup

The former Seleção defender believes Brazil can go all the way when the World Cup is played on home soil next year.

He told Gulf News: "Neymar has shown what he is capable of during the final of the Confederations Cup last week. Time and again, he tore through the Spanish defence with his clever thinking and Brazil ultimately won against the defending champions quite easily.

"I expect a lot more from this team as they will be playing at home before fans who adore the game. There is still one more year to go and that is time enough for the team to evolve and become better than what we saw last Sunday," he added.

The next 12 months will also be crucial for Brazil and Neymar, who is seen as a vital part of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari’s scheme of things as the 21-year-old heads to Europe to complete a formidable line-up with Lionel Messi.

Aldair said: "I have a feeling that next year will be his [Neymar] World Cup. He’s a talented player and the great Pele admits this as well. With one season with the European style alongside players such as Messi, Iniesta and Xavi, I can only see Neymar get better and deliver a record sixth World Cup for Brazil.

"No doubt the next few months are going to be very crucial for him as it will be a great learning curve about all things European. He’s going to be stepping out of his comfort zone and it will be important for him and for Brazil to see how he can adapt and become better."

The 1994 World Cup winner admits there will be pressure on the Seleção to perform next year but believes the team can thrive off support from the Brazilian fans,

He said: "Yes there will be pressure for sure on Brazil to win at home where fans can be quite unforgiving when it comes to football. But that is because our fans are very passionate. But if we start doing things well from the start then the fans will be there to back us all the way to win the Cup."

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