The Hoffenheim forward took his place in Dunga's first XI at training in Paris on Tuesday and appears to have forced Luiz Adriano out of the first team

Roberto Firmino is in line to make his first start for Brazil when they meet France in Paris this week.

The Hoffenheim attacker came off the bench to hit a late winner for his country in November, securing a 2-1 victory over Austria to ensure that Dunga retained his 100 per cent record since succeeding Luiz Felipe Scolari as coach.

And the 23-year-old took his place in the starting line-up at training on Tuesday as the Selecao returned to Stade Charlety for their first intense session since arriving in the French capital.

While the players enjoyed a bright, warm afternoon in their light session on Monday, Tuesday brought heavy rain and a biting wind. A few of the players adorned woolly hats while others, such as Philippe Coutinho and Fernandinho, struggled to keep their footing on a slippery surface.

After an initial warm-up that saw the group split into two sides to work on possession play, Dunga dropped his first concrete hint as to who will line up for the Selecao at Stade de France on Thursday.

As expected, the back four looks set have just one enforced change, with Thiago Silva coming into the heart of the defence in place of the injured David Luiz.

Marcelo was recalled to the squad this month, putting pressure on left-back Filipe Luis, but the Chelsea man looks likely to retain his place in a settled back four.

While the rest of the group set about shooting practice, the back four worked on shape, both in and out of possession, with a double-pivot of Fernandinho and Luiz Gustavo ahead of them.

Souza and Elias also re-joined the squad but, despite the former impressing against Argentina last year, look set to struggle to force their way into the side.

Roberto Firmino took his place as the centre-forward, supported by Willian, Oscar and Neymar.

Shakhtar Donetsk forward Luiz Adriano started both of Brazil’s last two matches but was initially left out of the squad this month, only returning last week as a late replacement for the injured Diego Tardelli.

Jefferson took his place in goal, suggesting he will return to the first team after missing out on November’s friendlies because that squad was restricted to only foreign-based players.

Expected Brazil team to face France: Jefferson; Danilo, Miranda, Thiago Silva, Filipe Luis; Fernandinho, Luiz Gustavo; Willian, Oscar; Neymar; Roberto Firmino.