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Brazil 'Do Not Weaken Without' Neymar, Says PSG Team-Mate Dani Alves

Brazil captain Dani Alves said the Selecao have not been weakened by Neymar's absence from the Copa America following their 3-0 win over Bolivia.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward suffered an ankle injury in the run-up to the tournament that ruled him out of action.

Per Goal's Dejan Kalinic, Alves said at a press conference on Sunday:

"I believe that every time we come to the national team, we wear this shirt, we have to prove it, regardless of whether or not Neymar is there, we have to prove it because we represent a historical team, very respected worldwide.