Ronaldinho to return against Germany

Ronaldinho's return from suspension is likely to be the only change to Brazil's plans for the World Cup final against Germany in Yokohama.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari made no attempt to hide his intended starting line-up as they took on the 'reserves' in their final training session in front of several hundred journalists and photographers.

Ronaldo is fully fit after showing no sign of the thigh problem that has restricted him recently.

The return of Ronaldinho from a one-match suspension to replace Edilson is expected to be the only change to the line-up which defeated Turkey in the semi-final.

That means Juninho is unlikely to feature in the starting line-up, despite having played in the group stages as well as the second round victory against Belgium.

For the Germans, Jens Jeremies is likely to be given the job of replacing the suspended Michael Ballack.

Jeremies has only had a bit-part role during Germany's run to the final and although he has figured in all six games, most of his appearances have been as a substitute.

Germany assistant coach Michael Skibbe refused to give too much away, but he did say that the Bayern Munich midfielder has strong claims.