Thiago Silva returns as Brazil try to put the 7-1 humiliation behind them against Arjen Robben’s Netherlands.

The play-off for third place in the World Cup kicks off in Brasilia at 21.00 UK time (20.00 GMT).

It’s the last chance for the hosts to win back some pride, having been unceremoniously crushed 7-1 by Germany in the semi-final.

Thiago Silva returns as Brazil try to put the 7-1 humiliation behind them against Arjen Robben’s Netherlands.

The play-off for third place in the World Cup kicks off in Brasilia at 21.00 UK time (20.00 GMT).

It’s the last chance for the hosts to win back some pride, having been unceremoniously crushed 7-1 by Germany in the semi-final.

Neymar is still out injured after fracturing a vertebra, but is in the stands to cheer on his teammates, while Thiago Silva returns from suspension to shore up a disastrous defence.

Luiz Felipe Scolari has hinted he’ll stay on despite this debacle and received backing from the new President of the Brazilian Federation.

Fred, Hulk and Bernard were among the worst performers against Germany, so make way for Jo, Ramires and Willian.

Roma’s Douglas Maicon is again picked at right-back instead of Dani Alves.

The Netherlands played out a 0-0 draw with Argentina for 120 minutes, beaten only in a tense penalty shoot-out.

The 2010 World Cup runners-up will be eager to secure third place as a leaving gift for Louis Van Gaal, who is set to join Manchester United after the tournament.

Ron Vlaar and Milan’s Nigel De Jong are carrying injury problems, but the defender starts anyway.

Wesley Sneijder was named in the original starting XI, but suffered a hamstring problem in the warm-up and makes way for De Guzman.

Brazil: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Maxwell; Paulinho, Luiz Gustavo; Ramires, Oscar, Willian; Jo

Netherlands: Cillessen; De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi; Blind, Wijnaldum, Clasie, Kuyt; De Guzman; Van Persie, Robben

Ref: Haimoudi (ALG)

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