Two clubs looking to return to form will do battle today in a friendly between Palmeiras and Fiorentina. The match scheduled for 8:50 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio do Pacaembu in Sao Paulo and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
After defeating Argentina outfit Estudiantes in a club friendly on Saturday, Fiorentina continue their summer tour with a stop in Brazil. Though the results have no bearing, Manuel Pasqual understands the importance of making a good impression. "We took this tour in the best way," Pasqual stated (via Forza Italian Football). "We want to make a good impression."
Fiorentina managed to qualify for the UEFA Europa League group stage with a fourth place finish last season, but Pasqual admits a self-implosion potentially cost the club an opportunity to feature in the Champions League instead.
"We have asked for serenity after the tensions of last year," he added. "We started well today, and there is great enthusiasm in the group."
Fiorentina will look to continue that enthusiasm in Sao Paulo.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Fiorentina's match-winner against Estudiantes came off the cultured foot of striker Mario Gomez. The 29-year-old made just nine appearances for the club last season, but managed to finish with three goals and one assist.
Palmeiras' Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Fábio; Wendel, Tobio, Marcelo Oliveira, V.Luis; Renato, Wesley, Mendieta, Felipe Menezes; Mouche, Henrique
Fiorentina's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Tătărusanu; Roncaglia, Rodríguez, Alonso; Piccini, Wolski, Brillante, Borja, Vargas; Bernardeschi, Gomez
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