Brazil captain Thiago Silva is banned, so Dante will deputise, but they have Luis Gustavo back from suspension.
With star striker Neymar injured, Brazil could field a central midfield three, or else pick an attack-minded replacement such as Willian or Bernard.
Germany coach Joachim Low must decide whether to recall centre-back Per Mertesacker, who was left out against France for tactical reasons.
Low has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match, BBC reports.
DATE: 8 July 2014
TIME: 21:00 BST
VENUE: Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte
POSSIBLE LINE UP:
BRAZIL: Júlio César, Maicon, Dante, David Luiz, Marcelo, Luiz Gustavo, Paulinho, Oscar, Willian, Hulk, Fred.
GERMANY: Manuel Neuer; Philipp Lahm, Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng, Benedikt Hoewedes; Sami Khedira, Bastian Schweinsteiger; Mesut Ozil, Toni Kroos, Thomas Mueller; Miroslav Klose.
