Willian has stated that Brazil will have to work hard in order to make it out of their Copa America group.

The 2016 Copa America kicks off on Saturday and giants Brazil head into the competition in the United States as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, alongside arch enemies Argentina.

The Selecao have been handed a seemingly easy start as they are placed in a group alongside the likes of Ecuador, Haiti and Peru, however, winger Willian is not getting complacent and has stated that Brazil will have to perform to their best in order to navigate the group.

The Chelsea star said: "It's a difficult group because in football nowadays there are no easy teams to play against.

"Against Brazil, every team wants to play at their best which makes it tough for us, so it's important we show our quality. I think we have a good chance to reach the next phase."