"Everyone knows Neymar would be hunted. Three matches that has been happening but no one thinks that's the case, they only think Germany is hunted, not Neymar. We are in a slightly difficult position for the match against Germany but we have great players. If anything has to change, we will do that and I think we will still have a great game."
Brazil team-mate Hulk echoed the coach's comments saying Neymar should have received more protection from the referees.
"Every time is like this, players always come after Neymar, the referees need to do more to keep this from happening," Hulk said.
Zuniga defended himself against charges that the tackle was reckless.
"It was a normal move," he said. "I never meant to hurt a player. I was on the field, playing for the shirt from my country, not with the intent to injure. I was just defending my shirt."
Neymar visibly cried out in pain as he left the pitch and was immediately assessed by the Brazilian team doctor before being taken for further examination at a local hospital.
There were 54 fouls in yesterday's quarter-final - the most at this World Cup - and Scolari admitted his players were not totally innocent.
Fernandinho delivered some heavy tackles on free-scoring Colombian playmaker James Rodrguez.
"There were also moments when our players were tougher than they should be, we know that," said Scolari. "We could have stopped ours and their violent game." UK Telegraph
