Brazil Predicted Line-Up For World Cup Opener, With Chelsea Aces In The XI to Face Croatia

MC) Luiz Gustavo

Scolari usually prefers Gustavo to provide the platform in central midfield from which the brilliant attacking players can perform. Manchester City’s Fernandinho and Chelsea’s Ramires will likely start from the bench.

MC) Paulinho

The Tottenham man performs excellently for Brazil, and his strong Confederations Cup campaign last summer will likely see him start at the World Cup, despite shaky form at White Hart Lane.