Mano: Ganso will play instead of Hulk

Brazil manager Mano Menezes has confirmed that Ganso will start the dead rubber with New Zealand as Brazil choose to rest Hulk in order to avoid suspension.

Ganso, 22, has made two substitute appearances so far at London 2012, but will have the opportunity to play from the start, with other changes possible.

With the Seleção safely into a quarter-final, and in need of just a point to secure first-place in the group, Brazil will take the opportunity to possibly rest some key players.

Menezes said: "I'll wait for tomorrow when we have all the information from the physio about the player's recovery and who is more tired. I will take into account the yellow card situation."

"We have one player on a yellow: Hulk. If he gets booked, he will miss a game. We prefer not to take risks as we have already qualified."