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Brazilian national team holds official training session at their base camp in Teresopolis, Brazil on Monday (7th July).

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Brazil, carrying the hopes of the home nation, took part in a training session on Monday - ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Germany.

But instead of holding it at the venue of the match in Belo Horizonte, Brazilian technical staff opted to switch the venue to their base camp in Teresopolis.

Brazil will be without injured star striker Neymar and captain Thiago Silva for the game with Germany after he collected a second yellow card in Brazil's win over Colombia.

The Brazilian Football Confederation are trying to appeal Thiago Silva's suspension, which would allow him to take part.

Nevertheless, coach Scolari seemed to be working hard on the team tactics during the session and stopped proceedings several times to move players around and try different things.

Dani Alves, Paulinho and Oscar all took part.

Defender Maicon and midfield pair William and Bernard replaced them as the session went by.

Scolari ended the session with a penalty shoot-out at the centre of the pitch.