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Favourites Brazil must win even without Neymar, says Casemiro

Neymar will miss the South American showpiece after injuring ankle ligaments last week in the Selecao’s penultimate competition warm-up friendly match. — AFP pic

Neymar will miss the South American showpiece after injuring ankle ligaments last week in the Selecao’s penultimate competition warm-up friendly match. “Regardless of the competition we’re in, Brazil are favourites and must win,” said Real Madrid’s Casemiro ahead of today's tournament opener against Bolivia in Sao Paulo.Brazil are aiming for a ninth Copa America success and have claimed victory on all four previous occasions as hosts: in 1919, 1922, 1949 and 1989.

“We know it’s going to be a tough match, we know how Bolivia play,” said Casemiro of Brazil’s first Group A opponents.Brazil warmed up for the tournament with victories last week over Qatar , who will make their Copa America debut as invitees on Sunday, and Honduras .

 

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