Neymar irreplaceable, says Tite

Brazil coach Tite said Neymar is "irreplaceable" as the Selecao began its World Cup build-up without its injured superstar against Russia in Moscow on Friday night.

Neymar is facing three months on the sidelines after fracturing a metatarsal in his right foot during Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 win over Marseille last month.

Douglas Costa was selected in Neymar's place on the left side of Brazil's attack for the friendly against World Cup host Russia, but Tite stressed the Juventus winger, who is on loan from Bayern Munich, was not a like-for-like replacement.