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Tite expects more from Firmino after Brazil draw with Colombia

Brazil coach Tite expects more from Roberto Firmino after the forward struggled to have an impact in his side's draw against Colombia.

Firmino was handed a rare start up front as Brazil, who have already qualified for the 2018 World Cup, drew 1-1 in Barranquilla on Tuesday.

But Tite said Firmino, who has scored three goals in five games for Liverpool to start the season, could offer more than he showed in the qualifier.

"Firmino has more to give," he told a news conference.

"It was his normal performance, but he has more to give.