Brazil Squad Report: Indomitable Lions next on the docket

Brazil will need a point from their final Group A game to secure a place in the round of 16.

That shouldn't be a difficult task after watching Cameroon get walloped by Croatia on Wednesday in Manaus. The Indomitable Lions fell 4-0 and were thoroughly outclassed from the opening whistle onward. 

Alex Song was shown a red card after lashing out at Mario Mandzukic in the first half. In the second half, Benoît Assou-Ekotto headbutted teammate  Benjamin Moukandjo. Yes, it was that bad for Cameroon, who saw their dreams of advancing to the knockout round end in embarrassment.

Head Coach Volker Finke was left stunned and disappointed by his team's actions in the amazon. 

“It’s clear we have to find the reasons for what’s going on because such behaviour is really disgusting, it won’t do, it’s impossible," said Finke, according to the Guardian.

“A result like this is a shame for Cameroon. I think until the red card it was a little bit of a match at the same level, perhaps the Croatians were more efficient but Cameroon also had good some chances. We now have to sleep and do an analysis and then we can announce something. There will be consequences stemming from this.”

For Brazil this means preparing to face a lifeless opponent on Monday. Unlike Croatia, Mexico was unable to run up their goal tally against the Lions. Brazil will get that chance and will be able to secure Group A in the process. First place means a date with the Netherlands or Chile in the round of 16. 

Fixtures/Results

Group A -- June 12 -- Brazil 3-1 Croatia

Group A -- June 17 -- Brazil 0-0 Mexico

Group A -- June 23  --  Brazil vs Cameroon

Squad News/Rumors/Injury Report

Hulk's status remains in doubt after the attacking winger missed Brazil's goalless draw against Mexico. Manager Felipe Scolari is yet to tip his hand as to whether the Zenit star will be able to play on Monday. 

5 Quick Notes

1. Neymar and Brazil have the best-selling World Cup jerseys in the U.S. according to Forbes. 

2. Brazil and Mexico face action for 'homophobic' chanting by fans during their 0-0 draw. 

3. Don't expect much change in the lineup when Brazil takes on Cameroon, as Scolari admitted he was pleased with his team's performance against Mexico. 

4. The Brazilian national anthem moved Neymar to tears before the match against Mexico. 

5. David Luiz calls Brazil's performance against Mexico a great result.