Neymar to improve against Costa Rica

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Brazil star Neymar is targeting an improved performance against Costa Rica on Friday after an underwhelming World Cup Group E opener against Switzerland.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was one of a number of players to struggle against the Swiss as Brazil failed to live up to the pre-tournament hype surrounding them. Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw and will be looking to bounce back against Costa Rica.

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After missing Monday’s training with an ankle injury and limping out after a few minutes of Tuesday’s session, the 26-year-old took part on Wednesday and is raring to go against their Central American opposition.

Speaking to the Brazilian Football Confederation, Neymar said: ‘I hope we play a better game than in the debut against Switzerland and we want to win.

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‘We want to play well. We have seen footage of Costa Rica although the important thing is to play our football.’

After taking on Costa Rica, Brazil will complete Group E by facing Serbia in Moscow.

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