Thiago Silva: We've had Cavani and Mbappe, now it's Neymar's turn FIFA World Cup 2018 - Brazil vs Mexico Brazil need star man to shine

Brazil defender Thiago Silva believes that it is now time for Neymar to shine and show what he can do after Mbappe and Cavani have taken the limelight in recent days.

While Brazil have made steady progress so far, the feeling is that they need Neymar to be back to his best against the strongest sides in the World Cup and they are hoping that he can deliver starting with the last 16 game against Mexico.

"When I saw the others I thought to myself that now is the time for Neymar," said Silva.

"PSG are very well represented at the World Cup and we have Neymar. When it comes to it our strikers are going to do what they know best, I am sure that Neymar and others are going to be inspired.

"This is the crunch moment and we need to make as few mistakes as possible. We have been doing well for four years, working hard and showing focus. It will be a difficult game because Mexico have done very well in the first stage of the World Cup."