We must stop Neymar —Mexico captain

June 17, 2014 by Agency Reporter Leave a Comment

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Mexico captain Rafael Marquez says his side must stop Neymar from playing to the best of his ability if they are to secure a positive result against Brazil, Goal reports.

The Group A rivals meet in Fortaleza on Tuesday having each made winning starts to their respective campaigns.

Brazil saw off Croatia 3-1 in the opening game of the tournament before Mexico edged past Cameroon, and a further victory for either side would likely all but confirm their place in the knockout stages.

Former Monaco and Barcelona man Marquez has picked out the attacking trio of Neymar, Oscar and Hulk as players Mexico will need to keep a close eye on, with the Barcelona and Chelsea stars having bagged the goals in the curtain-raiser last week.

Marquez, who now plies his trade with Leon, says his team will be required to close down the space and deny Brazil opportunities if they are to take anything from the game.

“We have to cover, have two against one, be fast and reduce the spaces on the pitch — do not let (Neymar) play,” he told Globo.

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