Former Uruguay international Diego Lugano believes Brazil have never been so strong and remain World Cup favourites, particularly after Neymar's return.
Tite's men are yet to hit top form in Russia, but a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday lifted them into first place in Group E.
Neymar, who was sidelined for three months before the tournament due to a foot injury, got on the scoresheet in that victory , and could be seen with tears in his eyes after the fact.
Lugano – a 95-time Uruguay international – feels Brazil deserve to be favourites to win the tournament as they, along with Spain, are the top teams in the world.