Bosnia-Hercegovina vs Brazil preview

February 27, 2012
By: Frank Beresford

Bosnia take on mighty Brazil in a friendly match at AFG Arena in St Gallen, Switzerland, with the Dragons hoping to end Selecao’s five-match winning run.

The Eastern European side missed two great chances to qualify for the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, and they are now hoping to rediscover their form before the start of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

After the late penalty from Samir Nasri denied the Dragons the first place in the group, Safet Susic’s side were beaten by Portugal in the play-offs and they are now turning towards the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

The national team chiefs decided to start the new campaign with a friendly game against Brazil and that shows the confidence they have in their players.

Coach Safet Susic decided to call his strongest squad for the Brazil game, although Lazio midfielder Senad Lulic misses out through injury.

The hosts are heavily relying on Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko and Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic at the moment, but the Dragons cannot be trusted to beat their more illustrious opponents, even at odds of 9.00 (8/1) offered by William Hill.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Begovic – Pandza, Spahic, Jahic, Papac – Zahirovic, Rahimic – Medunjanin, Misimovic, Salihovic – Dzeko.

Brazil have already started preparing for the 2014 World Cup that will be held on home soil and Mano Menezes’ side have been pretty impressive of late.

While the squad containing only home-based players eased of to wins over Argentina, Gabon and Egypt, the full-strength side did well to beat Costa Rica and Mexico.

This time, Mano Menezes has opted for a full-strength squad and that makes Selecao hot favourites to win this game. Brazil are 1.40 (2/5) with Paddy Power to record a victory.

Flamengo playmaker Ronaldinho keeps his place in the squad, but Robinho, Kaka, Pato and Maicon all miss out.

Porto defender Danilo had to pull out because of injury, whereas goalkeeper Rafael is doubtful for this clash.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Julio Cesar – Alves, Thiago Silva, Luiz, Marcelo – Lucas Leiva, Fernandinho – Lucas Moura, Ronaldinho, Ganso – Neymar.

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