Brazil predicted XI v France: Joao Pedro to start, Marquinhos out

Brazil must contend with several absentees as they prepare to face France in a friendly ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos will miss this fixture due to a minor injury, as already confirmed by Carlo Ancelotti. He is not the only defender that the Italian will have to do without, with Gabriel also missing out. AS Monaco duo Caio Henrique and Vanderson are both regulars for the Selecao, but both are also out with injuries. The latter is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup.

Olympique Lyonnais forward Endrick has been recalled to the Brazil squad, but he is not expected to lead the line against France. That job is expected to fall to Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.

Brazil likely line-up v France

Ederson; Douglas Santos, Leo Pereira, Gleison Bremer, Wesley; Andrey Santos, Casemiro, Vinicius Jr., Matheus Cunha, Raphinha; Joao Pedro. (L’Éq)