Starting 11 for Brazil's 1st World Cup match

This will be the starting lineup of Brazil for their first match against Croatia.

Its great to see that Ronaldo and Adriano together upfront. However, I would prefer Gilberto Silva of Arsenal to replace Ze Roberto because the later is simply not a central midfielder. Well..... I guess Carlos Parreira wants to include as many German-based players in his squad as possible. Lucio, Juan and Ze Roberto all play in the Bundelisga.

This line-up will frighten the nuts off most average teams in the tournament. But the weakest links have to be the 2 ageing fullbacks (Cafu is already f***king 35 for goodness sake!!!!).
Croatia would take heart to expose them using their speedy wingbacks, Srna & Babic. Experienced strikers Drdo Prso and Ivan Klasnic will also provide a stiff test for Lucio and co.

Hard-tackling seasoned defenders Igor Tudor and Robert Kovac will hack the hell out of the Brazilian attackers. But they must be careful not to concede any freekicks or penalties as Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos are dead-ball specialists.

Initial punting thoughts: Brazil to win and take Croatia on the handicap.