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Brazil will aim to upset Denmark's preparations for Euro 2012 when they meet at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg on Saturday (26th May).

Coach Mano Menezes has selected a young squad for the friendly - with the upcoming London Olympics in mind.

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Brazil will field a relatively unfamiliar side in their friendly with Denmark in Hamburg on Saturday.

Mano Menezes' squad is packed full of youth - with Porto striker Hulk one of the most established players on display.

The crowd will not be dazzled by the fancy footwork of Neymar - the Santos striker is busy back home with his club commitments.

His team mates, goalkeeper Rafael and Paulo Henrique Ganso also miss out - the latter through knee surgery.

Rafael and Neymar are expected to join up with the Brazil squad for their upcoming friendlies against the United States, Mexico and Argentina.

Instead, Inter Milan striker Leandro Damiao looks set to win his fourth cap as Menezes casts his eye over contenders for selection in the London Olympics squad.

Milan defender Thiago Silva and Real Madrid full back Marcelo are also likely to play as they bid for one of the three Olympic places in the squad for over 23 year-olds.

In the back of his mind Menezes will also be building for the 2014 World Cup - which Brazil will be under enormous pressure to win in front of their home fans.