Two clubs chasing the Supercoppa Italiana will do battle today in a cup match between Juventus and Lazio. The final scheduled for 8 a.m. ET will be held at Shanghai Stadium in Shanghai and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon (via Football Italia): "Other factors determine the final result, not the system [we play]. The climate in Shanghai? It's also been hot in Italy, especially this summer. We know that preparations in certain places involve plenty of sacrifice and we're used to it. We've changed the spine of the team, renovating and rejuvenating it. It's not an excuse, but there could be a few problems. We've brought in players of real quality and promise over the summer."
Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti (via Football Italia): "We've certainly been working well. As far as I'm concerned, I left with the very first team-members and I've got more than one month of training behind me now. I think it was a good idea to leave earlier to get used to the atmosphere and get over the jet-lag. It's not an easy thing to play with this temperature and this humidity. The match will be decided by individual episodes and the trophy will be lifted by the hungriest team."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Paulo Dybala is just one of the new, quality players Buffon refers to. In 34 appearances with Palermo last season, the 21-year-old finished with 13 goals and 10 assists.
Juventus' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Rugani, Evra; Pogba, Marchisio, Sturari; Zaza, Dybala, Mandzukic
Lazio's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Marchetti, Basta, De Vrij, Gentiletti, Radu, Biglia, Cataldi, Onazi, Candreva, Anderson, Klose
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