In Wednesday’s press-conference ahead of the World Cup opener against Croatia, Felipe Scolari and Neymar Jr. answered some questions pertaining to the impending tournament. Brazil’s coach reassured the hosts:
“To all Brazilians, I want to say that the time has arrived. This is our World Cup.”
Neymar and Scolari preparing the crucial game against the toughest team in their group, Croatia
When asked about recent tragic accident in which his nephew disappeared, Scolari emotionally answered:
“We have gone through difficult times together, [b]ut we know that life goes and each one has a path to follow. I find my strength form working with these players. Even when we are feeling sad we can forget the sadness and see the beauty around us.”
Scolari studying some formations with Luiz and Neymar, ahead of the game against Croatia
Former Chelsea manager was then joined by Neymar at the Arena de Sao Paolo, who substantially relaxed the mood in the room. With regards to the World Cup, the 22-year-old replied:
“As Mr Scolari said, the time has arrived. All Brazilians, the whole world is waiting for this moment.”
Fred, Oscar, Hulk, and Neymar would scare the best defenders in the World
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When asked about whether or not he would sleep that night, hinting to whether he was going to play against Croatia, Barcelona’s attacker looked at his manager and asked him:
“Professor, am I playing tomorrow? I want to go to sleep relaxed.” Scolari then replied:
“Don’t worry, [y]ou can sleep easy.”
If the forwards are scary, Brazil's back-line is even scarier with Thiago Silva, David Luiz and Dani Alves
