Uruguay legend Diego Lugano says PSG star, Neymar’s return from injury makes the Samba Boys 2018 World Cup favorites. Neymar, who was out for three months just before the World Cup scored the second goal in the 2-0 win over Costa Rica. A win over Serbia in the last group match will see them top their group. Lugano who last featured for Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup that was played in Brazil says Brazil are strong favorites to win a sixth title. He also backed Spain saying they have a strong squad.
“I still think that Brazil, together with Spain, is the strongest team in the World Cup, and the most solid. I’ve never seen a Brazil squad so strong coming into a World Cup, with so many players. They’re tactically organized like never before, physically strong and very solid mentally. Tite has done a great job with them. I still think Brazil are the favorites to win this World Cup, even more with Neymar back to full fitness and playing again,” he said. Not yet guaranteed a spot in the last 16, Brazil faces Serbia in their final group game on Wednesday.