BRASILIA (Reuters) - Johan Djourou was picked ahead of Philippe Senderos to partner Steve von Bergen in the centre of Switzerland's defence in their Group E match against Ecuador on Sunday, with Josip Drmic to lead the attack.
Von Bergen's partner was the only doubt for coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, with Senderos, Djourou and Fabian Schaer all having suffered either form or injury problems this season.
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