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Chelsea star Willian: Brazil will miss Neymar but we have Dani Alves, Fernandinho

Brazil star Willian is confident his side can overcome the absence of a trio of key players at the 2016 Copa America.

Barcelona ace Neymar and PSG defensive pair Thiago Silva and David Luiz will all miss the CONMEBOL tournament, which kicks off on the weekend, but Chelsea's Willian believes there are enough quality players within Dunga's squad to make up for the glaring absentees.

"There is big pressure in Brazil for us to win the competition and we already know Neymar is out, but we have many great players so we have a chance," he said.

"We have Luis Gustavo, Fernandinho, Dani Alves so it's important for us to stick together.

"No one player can win a game alone so we must play as a team. Together we can go far in the competition.

"Brazil have a big history and have won so many Copa Americas, we know that and with our supporters behind us we will have a good chance to win."

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