Brazil take on World Cup 2018 hosts Russia in the first of their pre-tournament friendly games.

The Selecao will be without Neymar which could allow Besiktas loanee Anderson Talisca to fill his boots.

The 1.91m tall attacking midfielder on loan from Benfica has been in splendid form over the last two seasons which is precisely why Tite called him up.

Talisca has 16 goals and four assists to his name this term – including four goals in the Champions League.

The attacking midfielder played a key role in Besiktas lifting the league title last season and Tite could just do with his raw power and technical ability.

Manchester United and Liverpool will also be keeping an eye on the 23-year-old.

The Premier League duo have expressed an interest in Talisca according to reports in Portugal.

A Bola reported that United are prepared to offer €40 million for his services while O Jogo claimed Liverpool have rekindled interest in the Brazilian.

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Besiktas meanwhile, have a clause in the loan deal that could see them snap Talisca up on a permanent deal for just €21 million.

Liverpool star Firmino is also in the squad and likely to start – as is former Reds ace Coutinho.

Russia vs Brazil Probable Lineups

Russia Probable Lineup (5-3-2): Akinfeev; Kutepov, Neustadter, Kudryashov; Smolnikov, Zhirkov; Glusakov, Kuzyayev, Dzagoev; Smolov, Miranchuk

Brazil Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Ederson; D.Alves, Marquinhos, T.Silva, Marcelo; Fernandinho, Augusto, Coutinho; Willian, Talisca, Firmino