Brazil manager Tite has suggested that Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino could be part of his plans for this summer's World Cup.

The Reds forward has played himself into contention for a place in his national team after scoring 21 goals this term, 13 of which have come in the Premier League.

Tite, who has said that he is happy to have a range of potential attacking partnerships in his team, also told reporters that he "can see" Firmino being involved in his squad.

"I can see Firmino playing with [Gabriel Jesus]," 56-year-old said. "Firmino is originally a 10 who always played with a nine. He is a 10 who learned how to play a nine.

"Brazil has lacked alternatives in previous World Cups and it cost us big. That's why I want to use [Philippe] Coutinho in midfield, Willian as [a] winger, playing with Firmino and Jesus together.

"We must enter the competition with preparation for any situation. Coutinho as the orchestrator of midfield with Willian on the wing is a possibility. So is playing Jesus and Firmino on top."

Brazil play Russia and Germany in warm-up games later this month.