Philadelphia, June 18 -- Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup clash against Haiti scheduled for Saturday, Brazil defender Danilo said that striker Neymar is important to the team's plans, as if the Brazilians have a player like him, the "opponents become more tense" and just his presence on the field can "unbalance an opponent".

After a 1-1 stalemate with Morocco, Brazil will take on Haiti in their second FIFA World Cup clash at Philadelphia, scheduled for Saturday. Neymar missed out on the campaign opener as he is recovering from his calf injury, but joined the training for the first time, even if briefly, ahead of the match.

Brazil are hoping that their veteran is back soon and gives the team an attacking edge that they have been lackin...