Brazil recognizes the quality of Belgium in Russia-2018

"They are very good and they have one of the best in the world," said the South American in reference to his teammate Chelsea Eden Hazard

"It's the first time I'm going to play against him". about Hazard, "But now I'm playing for my country and him for his. I will do my best to win, but we will remain friends.

"They are great players, of great quality", also hailed the "red devils". "Virtually everyone plays in big clubs," he said, then mentioned another of his teammates, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

"It's hard to play against him because he's very good – he's great, we have to do something special to turn against him."

The Brazilian, however, rejected the idea that the shock with Belgium is the most difficult test for Brazil so far in Russia-2018. "In the World Cup, there is no easy match, every opponent is difficult," he warned.

The quarrel between the "canarinha" and the "red devils" is considered the culmination of the quarter-finals. They are the ones who have the most conviction.

Brazil, which aspires to win its league title in Russia, has only got a goal against its debut against Switzerland and is one of the tournament's most consistent teams.

The star, Neymar, made a big game against Mexico in the second round, after having a weak start and received a shower of criticism for his tendency to simulate and exaggerate when he receives faults from his rivals.

The midfielder Philippe Coutinho, one of the best of the & # 39; canarinha & # 39; in Russia, and Willian himself, who achieved his best performance in the 2-0 against Mexico in the second round

. in the tournament thanks to the power of Hazard, Kev to De Bruyne and Romelu Lukalu. The "red devils" want to win their first major international title at the hands of their "golden generation".

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