Mano Menezes is more than aware that if his troops don't pick up a positive result on their visit to Sweden he could be out of a job.
Since Brazil lost to Mexico in Saturday's gold medal Olympic final great pressure has mounted on coach Mano Menezes, meaning that if the Selecao fail to convince in their international fixture against Sweden his reign could soon be over.
Menezes will opt for a side relatively close to the one which featured in the Olympic Games, but he will reinforce the side with some of his senior players, including Barcelona's Daniel Alves and Chelsea team-mates Ramires and David Luiz.
Neymar, who was one of Brazil's best players in the Olympic Games, was given permission to continue to represent his national team by his club Santos, even if the Brasileiro is in full swing.
Another player who is likely to feature in the game is Paulinho. The impressive Corinthians midfielder has only one previous cap with the Brazilian national team.
Sweden, who have only beaten Brazil twice in 14 previous fixtures, will be unable to count with the services of Emir Bajrami, Alexander Gerndt and Johan Wiland, who are all injured. They will most likely be replaced by Oscar Wendt, Par Hansson and Alexander Kacanikilic.
However, Sweden's most prized asset, Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, will start the game from the kick-off as he looks to lead his side to what would be a famous victory.
Despite beating France in Euro 2012, the Swedes lost their previous two games, which led to group stage elimination. They will be hoping to learn from their past mistakes against one of the strongest teams in the world.
The match is expected to be an emotive affair, as it will farewell the Rasunda stadium, site of the 1958 World Cup final where a Pele-led Brazil defeated the hosts. The stadium will be demolished later this year.
Prediction: Sweden 1-2 Brazil
Menezes will opt for a side relatively close to the one which featured in the Olympic Games, but he will reinforce the side with some of his senior players, including Barcelona's Daniel Alves and Chelsea team-mates Ramires and David Luiz.
Neymar, who was one of Brazil's best players in the Olympic Games, was given permission to continue to represent his national team by his club Santos, even if the Brasileiro is in full swing.
Another player who is likely to feature in the game is Paulinho. The impressive Corinthians midfielder has only one previous cap with the Brazilian national team.
Sweden, who have only beaten Brazil twice in 14 previous fixtures, will be unable to count with the services of Emir Bajrami, Alexander Gerndt and Johan Wiland, who are all injured. They will most likely be replaced by Oscar Wendt, Par Hansson and Alexander Kacanikilic.
However, Sweden's most prized asset, Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, will start the game from the kick-off as he looks to lead his side to what would be a famous victory.
Despite beating France in Euro 2012, the Swedes lost their previous two games, which led to group stage elimination. They will be hoping to learn from their past mistakes against one of the strongest teams in the world.
The match is expected to be an emotive affair, as it will farewell the Rasunda stadium, site of the 1958 World Cup final where a Pele-led Brazil defeated the hosts. The stadium will be demolished later this year.
Prediction: Sweden 1-2 Brazil
