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Thiago Silva makes 'special' Neymar World Cup promise as Chelsea star downplays early prediction

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has pledged that Brazil will do 'everything to win' the World Cup in Qatar for Neymar. The Paris Saint-Germain star is set lead Tite's side out for the tournament opener against Serbia as 'The Seleção' eye a sixth world title.

Brazil are widely considered as favourites to go all the way in Qatar this winter with the talisman entering the World Cup in a great vein of form. Neymar has featured 14 times for the Parisians in Ligue 1 this season, directly contributing towards 20 goals.

His impressive displays have already handed the French giants a five-point lead at the top of the table. And, while the 30-year-old looks set to be central to any success Brazil reap at the tournament, Silva has pointed out that there is always more pressure on Neymar to perform than any other player in the squad - especially if this is the winger's last innings.

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