With the likes of Neymar and Alexandre Pato finally waking up In Brazil's last group-stages game against Ecuador, Brazil's lineup is finally looking dangerous. Brazil, of course, play a 4-3-3 built around their explosive attacking trident of Neymar, Pato and AC Milan's Robinho with ample support from young playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso, for whom the tournament has been something of a coming-out party.
Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals, Brazil Vs. Paraguay: Brazil Lineup
Behind Ganso lurks Ramires, Chelsea's shuttling central midfielder par excellence. He'll be providing much of the vertical movement in the side, while Lucas Leiva will act as a stopper and simple distributor. There's big news int he defence, where Thiago Silva is fit to start. He'll partner Lucio in the centre, with Andre Santos and Maicon flanking them. No spot in the back line, then, for either Dani Alves or David Luiz, first choice starters for Barcelona and Chelsea respectively. Hmm.
Brazil (4-3-3): Julio Cesar; Andre Santos, Thiago Silva, Lucio, Maicon; Lucas Leiva; Ramires, Paulo Henrique Ganso; Neymar, Alexandre Pato, Robinho.











