International Friendly: France vs Brazil – Combined XI

Any match involving two giants will always invite discussions about whose squad is better and who is is more inclined to win. A convincing comparison, between two teams, can only be done with a combined line up. The team with more players showcases the precedence of a team over the other.Having star attractions such as Neymar, Oscar and Karim Benzema in a single team is a mouth-watering prospect. So here we enlist the combined starting XI of France and Brazil:

#1 Goalkeeper: Diego Alves

After a calamitous time in the World Cup with Brazil, Julio Cesar is once again overlooked from the squad and stepping into his shoes will be Valencia custodian Diego Alves, who has managed to keep 3 clean sheets in his last 4 outings with the Seleccao.

The 29-year old has been terrific in goal for Valencia, surrendering a meagre 22 goals in 27 league appearances, the 2nd best record in La Liga this season. Alves was once again called up to the national side ever since Dunga was re-appointed and has repaid the manager’s faith with some exquisite goalkeeping.

Had Hugo Lloris not been ruled out of the clash owing to his injury, this spot wouldn’t have been in question.