Brazil coach Tite believes Neymar is irreplaceable because his technical abilities are what empower the rest of the team.
Neymar was back in the starting XI for Monday s World Cup last-16 win over South Korea at Stadium 974 after injuring ankle ligaments on matchday one.
His participation for the rest of the tournament had been in doubt, but he returned and played a key role in the comfortable 4-1 victory, scoring a penalty that took him to within one goal of Pele s all-time record of 77.
Brazil were irresistible at times in the first half and Neymar was generally at the centre of their most promising attacks, even if he did not necessarily record an assist.
Before Monday, Brazil s performances had been functional if not spectacular, but Neymar s return w…