Holland can't beat us : Luis Fabiano

LUIS FABIANO has warned the dainty Dutch they will

get their fingers burnt if they try to outplay his brilliant

Brazil.

Today's quarter-final clash in Port Elizabeth will be one for the purists.

Both countries have been wowing the world with some of the best football seen in South Africa this summer.

Brazil have lived up to their billing as tournament favourites with some silky displays.

And Holland, the land of clogs, have proved they are definitely not a bunch of cloggers.

The entertaining Dutchmen have shown class and ability with several quality displays.

Bert van Marwijk's men love to get the ball down and play.

But Fabiano reckons they would be nuts to do it against Brazil.

The Samba striker, gunning for the Golden Boot after firing three goals on his nation's path to the last eight, said: "From what I've seen, Holland are quite attacking and have good players going forward.

"They'll try and take the game to us so we'll have to be careful as they're very dangerous.

"But any team trying to attack Brazil are playing with fire."

Incredibly, Brazil boss Dunga has been blasted back home for playing too negatively - even though official stats show his team have created more chances than any other.

While only Argentina and Germany have scored more goals.

Holland are unbeaten in 23 games and should provide the Brazilians with their toughest test this summer so far. But Sevilla star Fabiano said: "We're doing well as a team, improving ball possession and are able to create good play.

"Holland? We've great qualities and if we play like this then we can go very far."

Samba chief Dunga said: "Of the European sides, Holland are most similar to South Americans in terms of technical ability.

"They traditionally produce teams that play nice football. They're not a team that defends or one that plays long ball.

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"They've got technical players and we need to be ready."

Dunga will be without Elano for the clash.

Brazil medical staff said the ex-Manchester City midfielder has not recovered from an ankle injury and could now be out of the tournament.

Team doctor Jose Luiz Runco said: "The bone is swollen and we must release the pressure on it.

"So he will do nothing strenuous for the rest of the week.

"We still hope he can play next week but I can't say that he will be able to categorically."