Menezes to start renovation work with Brazil

Mano Menezes is intent on making a statement in his first match since replacing Dunga as coach after Brazil's World Cup quarterfinal exit last month.

Menezes plans an attack-minded formation for Tuesday's international friendly against the United States, with Robinho, AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato and Neymar starting, a repudiation of Dunga's choices. He wants players who are fast and agile from midfield forward. He talked about "renovations" the day he was appointed _ the job starts here.

"It's important to make clear to us and to all that Brazilian soccer always had this kind of talent. We're not inventing anything new," Menezes said …