World Cup South American Last Eight showdown…
Where: Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza
When: 21:00
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Brazil manager Luis Felipe Scolari is expected to bring Paulinho back into the starting XI, because first-choice anchorman Luiz Gustavo’s suspension.
There’s also rumours that he’ll switch to a 3-5-2 formation, teaming Neymar with Hulk up top – meaning striker Fred could drop to the bench.
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman may choose to drop jackson Martinez to accommodate an extra midfielder, after fielding two forwards last time out – but will be relying on the brilliant James Rodriguez, who has so far scored five goals, and is the leading candidate for the Golden Ball.
His opposite number Neymar, who has recovered from a niggling thigh problem, will hope to outshine the 22-year-old Colombian – and he’ll have the whole of Brazil willing him to do so.
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