Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is optimistic midfield duo Emerson and Kaka will be passed fit to play in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against France.

The pair suffered knee injuries during Tuesday's 3-0 second round win against Ghana and have been undergoing intensive physiotherapy for the past few days.

The treatment appears to have paid off and both players will return to full training on Friday.

Robinho, who missed the match against Ghana with a thigh problem, resumed training on Thursday and is also expected to be available for selection in Frankfurt.