Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany must not underestimate Brazil without Neymar for their World Cup semi.
The injury soured the 2-1 win which took Luiz Felipe Scolari's side into the last four, but Schweinsteiger believes the nous of the manager will help make up for Neymar's absence.
"We are all very sad that Neymar can't play," the Bayern Munich midfielder told a press conference. "It is always best if all the big players are on the pitch for the big games.
"But the loss of Neymar can create strength and weld together the Brazilian team.
"The have two experienced coaches (Scolari and assistant manager Flavio Murtosa), who have already both been world champions. I believe that the team which will win the title will have a very clever coach. In addition there is the individual class of each player."
Germany's assistant coach Hansi Flick added: "Neymar's absence is a loss for Brazil. But they have 200 million fans behind them."
