By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 16:06 BST, 13 June 2019 | Updated: 16:06 BST, 13 June 2019
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Brazil can overcome the loss of star man Neymar to claim the Copa America crown on home soil, according to former captain Cafu.
The Selecao open the tournament against Bolivia in Sao Paulo, with an expectant nation targeting victory in the South American showpiece event for the first time since 2007.
Head coach Tite, though, will be without Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, who suffered ankle ligament damage in a friendly against Qatar, one of the competition's two invited guest teams along with Japan.
Brazil legend Cafu believes his country can overcome the loss of Neymar in the Copa America
Neymar has been ruled out of the tournament on home soil due to a severe ankle injury
Peru and Venezuela are Brazil's other opponents in Group A, with the hosts aiming to plot
