Switzerland centre-back Nico Elvedi stated on Saturday his facet wouldn’t be awed by the would possibly of Brazil, saying it had sufficient high quality to push the match favourites.
“Every team in this world is beatable,” the Borussia Moenchengladbach defender stated forward of Monday’s recreation in opposition to the five-time champion.
“We know the challenge, but we are not going to hide away. We know our quality and what we are able to show.”
A second-half purpose from Elvedi’s former Gladbach teammate Breel Embolo helped Switzerland to a 1-0 win over Cameroon of their opening fixture.
Elvedi stated that win “did us good” and “gave us a lot of trust”.
Switzerland has certified for the knockout stage in 4 of its final 5 World Cup appearances.
Avoiding defeat in opposition to Brazil would put the facet in a powerful place to achieve the final 16 forward of what’s going to possible be a vital ultimate group stage conflict with Serbia.
Elvedi stated the Swiss may draw little hope from the possible absence of Brazil talisman Neymar, who will miss the match with an ankle harm.
“It won’t change much for us,” he added. “They have enough top players who can play in that position.
“I will sleep exactly the same as always. I won’t be sleeping better because Neymar isn’t playing.”
Switzerland trails Brazil on purpose distinction within the early Group G standings.
Elvedi stated his group would relish the possibility to “measure ourselves against the best”.
“We know that this is a really difficult opponent… Brazil is one of the favourites but we are looking forward. We are hot for this game.”