Germans claim they will miss Neymar

Germany is disappointed Brazil's star Neymar is ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said his injury could yet galvanize the Selecao.

Schweinsteiger, captain Philip Lahm and midfielder Sami Khedira all made comments supporting Neymar, who was ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a fractured vertebra during Brazil's quarterfinal win against Colombia.

Germany regrets Neymar's absence from the clash at Belo Horizonte's Mineirao Stadium, but his injury could galvanize the host, Schweinsteiger said on Sunday.