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Willian warns Brazil fans: I'm no Neymar

Chelsea midfielder Willian has warned Brazil fans he's no Neymar.

Neymar suffered a broken back following a challenge from Colombia's Juan Zuniga in Brazil's 2-1 win on Friday.

Boss Luiz Felipe Scolari admits Chelsea star Willian is the man most likely to be handed the poisoned chalice of replacing their talisman.

But Willian has warned a nation of 200 million not to expect too much from him.

"Neymar is a reference in the Brazilian team," said Willian. "He is our benchmark player who can decide a game on his own.

"There is no comparing him to me, I can't do it. Neymar has a lot of qualities. I have a different style, although we are similar in some ways, like our speed and dribbling capabilities.

"But Neymar is a striker and I'm a midfielder.

"Neymar scores a lot of goals. I score a few, but my game is more about serving my team-mates. I am ready and if I am chosen I will do my very best."

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