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Brazil national football team
International Friendlies
Jun 9, 2013 at 8pm UK
 
France national football team

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Preview: Brazil vs. France

Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and France.

Brazil will be looking for a victory against France on Sunday evening to boost morale ahead of their Confederations Cup campaign, which begins on June 15.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's side drew 2-2 with England last weekend and have won just one of their last six matches.

France will be hoping to end their tour of South America with a victory after losing 1-0 to Uruguay on Wednesday.

The two nations have previously met 13 times, with Brazil winning five, France four and the remaining four ending in draws.

Brazil will be without the services of striker Leandro Damiao after he picked up a thigh injury in training. Former Manchester City player Jo has replaced him in the squad.

Scolari is expected to make at least one change to the side which drew 2-2 with England, with Real Madrid defender Marcelo coming into the starting XI at the expense of Filipe Luis.

France striker Karim Benzema may play a part despite struggling with a knee injury that kept him out of the defeat to Uruguay, although Arsenal frontman Oliver Giroud is expected to start up front.

Recent form

Brazil: DDWDD

France: WLWLL

Possible lineups

Brazil: Cesar; Marcelo, Luiz, Silva, Alves; Gustavo, Paulinho, Oscar, Hulk, Neymar; Fred

France: Mandanda; Tremoulinas, Koscielny, Mangala, Sagna; Capoue, Matuidi, Gourcuff, Payet, Valbuena; Giroud

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