Brazil coach: ‘The whole responsibility shouldn’t be placed on Neymar’s shoulders’

Brazil coach Tite has referred to Neymar’s displays in the World Cup for Brazil and backed him. The Paris St-Germain forward has been criticised for his performances in Brazil's first two World Cup games. However, Neymar, who is the most expensive player in the world, has returned from foot injury. "He is a gifted player, but is outside his normal standards - or he wouldn't be playing like this," said Tite. "He is only in the recovery stage." IN the World Cup opening game Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland, who was awarded a penalty only due to VAR. Brazil face Serbia on Wednesday (19:00 BST) needing just a point to guarantee a place in the last 16.

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