Scolari makes six changes for Netherlands clash


Brazil's national soccer team head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari attends a news conference at Mane Garrincha National stadium in Brasilia, July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's World Cup third-place match against the Netherlands, with Jo coming in to replace Fred at centre forward.

Captain Thiago Silva returns to the centre of defence after missing the 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany through suspension, while Maxwell replaces Marcelo at left back.

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