World Cup group E: Brazil vs. Switzerland team news, kick-off time and TV channel

Swiss goalkeeper Sommer looks forward to
taking on Neymar and Co on Sunday

Preview

The Samba Boys come into the tournament hoping to banish the
memories of losing 7-1 against Germany in their home World Cup four
years ago.

Captained by Neymar five-time World Cup winners Brazil
have selected a strong squad for the finals in Russia. Neymar is
joined by star players such as Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino,
Gabriel Jesus and Casemiro.

Jesus is expected to start in attack with Neymar, Coutinho
and Willian behind him in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Fernandinho and
Casemiro should be selected as the two holding
midfielders.

Switzerland are expected to play the same formation
with Haris Seferovic in attack. Xherdan
Shaqiri will be one of the three behind Seferovic.
 

Swiss keeper Yann Sommer says the team will not be overawed to
face the Brazilians. He told Fifa.com: “We’re really looking forward to the
game against Brazil. Our goal? Play well and get some points.”
  

Sunday’s other group E clash is between Costa Rica and
Serbia. The game at the Samara Arena kicks off at 1pm and is live
on ITV.

Brazil vs. Switzerland predicted starting
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Goal.com says Brazil coach Tite will have a
tough decision to make and may have to choose between Gabriel Jesus
and Roberto Firmino in attack. Fifa.com journalist Alan Schweingruber says the
Swiss will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. 

• Brazil: Alisson, Danilo, Silva, Marquinhos, Marcelo;
  Fernandinho, Casemiro; Coutinho, Willian, Neymar; Jesus 
• Switzerland: Sommer, Lichtsteiner, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez;
  Behrami, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Dzemaili, Zuber; Seferovic

World Cup group E fixtures and live TV channels

• 17 June: Costa Rica vs. Serbia (1pm, ITV); Brazil vs.
  Switzerland (7pm, ITV) 
• 22 June: Brazil vs. Costa Rica (1pm, ITV); Serbia vs.
  Switzerland (7pm, BBC) 
• 27 June: Serbia vs. Brazil (7pm, ITV); Switzerland vs. Costa
  Rica (7pm, ITV4)