Brazil’s forgotten XI: Best team from players Scolari didn’t pick

Attacking Midfielders: AML: Jean, AMC: Jadson, AMR: Wellington Nem

Hit by injuries, it was difficult to select a midfield that was fully fit and raring to go from the leftovers, but this trio will provide pace, creativity and versatility.

With Ronaldinho and Philippe Coutinho ruled out due to injury, Sao Paulo’s Jadson slots straight in due to his combination of creative ability and defensive capabilities, shown by his 89 per cent tackle success rate.

Jadson will be supported by Fluminense’s Jean, a versatile midfielder capable of keeping the ball as evidence by his 88 per cent pass completion rate.

And finally, to provide a bit of pace, the jet-heeled Wellington Nem who scored seven goals from the right wing for Fluminense last season before moving to Shakhtar during the summer.