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'Neymar is really missed' - Richarlison bemoans PSG star's absence from Brazil squad

Richarlison admitted Neymar will be missed by Brazil but the forward is confident he can help fill the void left by the star captain.

Neymar will miss Saturday's international friendly against Panama and the Czech Republic fixture three days later as he recovers from a metatarsal injury suffered with Paris Saint-Germain in January.

Richarlison knows how important Neymar is to the South American giants, however, the Everton star believes his team-mates can cope.

"I think Neymar is really missed," Richarlison told reporters. "He is a great player.