Brazil captain Neymar says he cannot wait for a ‘great’ test his side will face in Thursday’s Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour clash with France.
The Barcelona forward has been in inspired form since inheriting the captaincy from Thiago Silva following last year’s World Cup, hitting seven goals as he led Dunga’s side to six consecutive victories.
Next up is les Bleus at Stade de France in a rematch of the 1998 World Cup final, though for Neymar the 3-0 victory that gave France their first world title is all in the past.
“I love to play games like this,” he said on his arrival in Paris.
“Two huge national teams, and a packed stadium in the opponent's home. It will be a great game.
“I remember the game and France's three goals very well. We were all very sad at home. But this match has nothing to do with 1998. That story has been overcome. Brazil are five-time world champions.”
"These are very important matches to see where we need to improve and where we still have problems. These will be matches at a very high level and a good test."
Team-mate Miranda will be partnered in central defence by Thiago Silva in the absence of the injured David Luiz, and the Atletico Madrid stopper is also expecting a stern test from Didier Deschamps' side.
“In football, especially as a defender, you cannot fail,” he said.
“In this position, we have to be alert all the time, and that's what I try to do every time I play for the national team."
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