Gabriel Jesus: Argentina are going to have to really sweat 2019 Copa America Spoke of his admiration for Messi

Gabriel Jesus is very much aware that he is in for a titanic battle as Brazil and Argentina face off in the Copa America semi-finals.

However, he has warned the Albiceleste that they are going to have to do much more than just be at their best to defeat the Selecao.

"It will be difficult, but they are going to have to sweat to get through our defence," Brazil's No.9 said at a press conference.

Nevertheless, he is aware and respectful of the attacking threats posed by their arch-rivals.

"[As for Lionel] Messi, he is the best in the world and [in Sergio Aguero], they have one the best strikers around," Jesus noted.

Asked if Messi was one of the best he had ever seen - which always draws interesting responses - he put the Barcelona captain on the highest pedestal, along with a former Blaugrana forward.

"[Ronaldo Nazario and Messi], I got to say I'm still split on this, but for me these are the two best players I've ever seen."

"Of course, there is also Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo; the latter just gets better and better every year."

Brazil and Argentina will play at the Mineirao on Wednesday morning at 2:30 CET.