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Micale: Neymar, Prass and Douglas Costa can lead Olympic dream

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The trio were selected as the three overage players for Rio 2016 and the Selecao's new boss is confident their presence will be a great boost to the youngsters.

Brazil’s Olympic coach Rogerio Micale is confident Neymar, Douglas Costa and Fernando Prass can lead the side to victory in August’s Rio Games.

The trio were confirmed as Brazil's three overage players on Wednesday as the Selecao seek to claim the only title they are eligible for but have not yet won.

New senior team coach Tite has spoken of the need for more leaders in his squad and Micale echoed the former Corinthians man’s sentiments when confirming his 18 chosen Olympians.