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David Luiz is happy to take the responsibility of leading Brazil out in their huge World Cup semi-final against Germany.
As well as Neymar, the hosts will be without another key player tonight — captain Thiago Silva, who was handed his second booking of the tournament for a block on Colombia’s David Ospina last Friday.
Brazil have appealed against the caution, but they are unlikely to have it rescinded so Luiz will be the man who leads the Selecao in the Estadio Mineirao tonight.
Luiz is renowned for his madcap moments on the pitch but he takes the responsibility of captaining his nation very seriously.
The hopes of around 200 million Brazilians rest on his shoulders, but he has no qualms about leading the side in Belo Horizonte.
“I’m ready,” Luiz said.
“I’m vice-captain and this group is very easy to handle because everyone’s very down to earth.
“It won’t be a tough job at all.”
Bayern Munich’s Dante looks set to replace Silva in defence.
