THE FUSE

Following the final whistle, Cuca explained how Neymar has adapted his game to remain a threat at the highest level. He said: "For the World Cup, I think that with each game that's passed, Neymar is showing his worth, his ability. He's not the Neymar of the past, who would take the ball and drive it inside, but he creates enormous difficulties for the opponent today. In the national team, he can help in many ways, coming from behind, setting someone up, his intelligence, holding onto the ball, organising, finishing. He plays on the wing, as a number 10, as a false nine."