Soccer-Croatia's Lovren braces for another clash with nemesis Neymar

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DOHA (Reuters) - As Croatia prepare to face World Cup favourites Brazil in their quarter-final clash on Friday, defender Dejan Lovren is bracing himself for another confrontation with his old nemesis Neymar.

The 33-year-old centre back Lovren has faced Neymar on three occasions and lost every time, with the unstoppable Brazilian scoring four goals against him.

Croatia and Brazil have met five times in all, with the South Americans winning three times and the two sides drawing twice. Neymar scored the winner and put on a masterclass that night in Paris, with Lovren struggling to contain him. On Friday, Croatia will have a bigger problem than just Neymar however, with young guns Vinicius Jr, Lucas Paqueta and Richarlison all rising to the occasion and shining for Brazil at this World Cup.

 

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