Uruguay, Netherlands.

But... both Ivory Coast and N. Korea scored on Brazil so they are penetrable. (*ahem*)

Almeida and Mendes picked up yellows so I expect they will both sit out. Unfortunately cards only clear after quarters, but tactically we may need these players for knockout stage so i expect they won't play vs. Brazil, especially Mendes since in defensive mid is position most likely to have to give professional foul. The bigger question is the replacement for Mendes both vs. Brazil and later in rounds should Mendes get another yellow, start Veloso with Pepe to come in to gain match speed, or start Pepe from start, probably the prior.

Ronaldo should play despite yellow since we need to build our chemistry and passing vs. a solid defensive unit such as Brazil, it is much different than thrashing N. Korea.

It was a long season for Miguel and Simao, and they are older, so they might be rest for fatigue reasons.

In any case, I hope Pepe, Danny, Duda some playing time as subs or starters, since we will surely need them if Portugal should make a run.

FORCA PORTUGAL
GO for 1ST!!!!!!!

Even if Dunga leaves out 2 or 3 of his star players, we need to keep fully focussed as these new players will be out to impress.

I just hope queiroz sticks with Almeida up front. We need someone strong to take on Lucio.

i dissagree with kaka they will not win portugal is very strong right now him and dunga have been sayin the same excuses how we have 2 brazilian borns well in usa team how many of them are actually american oh yeah and we have a top class goalkeeper named eduardo who is the only goalkeeper til now that hasnt conseeded any goals lets see on friday!! forca

I believe what Kaka is saying. Brazil wants to top the group badly and will do whatever it takes to win.

Somebody asked me today if I think Paulo Ferreira will get the start. My answer is I hope Queiroz goes with the exact line-up as last game.