Friendly, Mallorca-Parma: the probable formations

Interesting test on Thursday morning in Austria between Mallorca and Parma. The Balearics, coming off a convincing season that ended in 10th place in La Liga – just a step away from qualifying for the Conference League – arrive at the appointment with greater technical continuity and a well-defined identity.

The arrival on the bench of Jagoba Arrasate has already brought new certainties, and the goal now is to raise the bar by also aiming for the Europa League zone. Spotlight on midfielder Mascarell and bomber Muriqi, the team’s true offensive pillar.

Different path for Parma, which is starting from scratch after a hard-fought salvation in Serie A and the farewell of coach Cristian Chivu, who moved to Inter. Leading the Ducali now is Carlos Cuesta, a young coach making his full debut as first coach. The team, orphaned of two important pawns such as Bonny and Mihaila, is still looking for a clear identity and new balance. The summer training camp will serve just that, with Cuesta called upon to shape a project that looks to the future.

The likely lineups

Maiorca (4-2-3-1): Greif; Maffeo, Raillo, Valjent, Mojica; Mascarell, Samu Costa; Dani Rodriguez, Darder, Antonio Sanchez; Muriqi.
Coach: Jagoba Arrasate

Parma (3-5-2): Suzuki; Delprato, Leoni, Balogh; Begic, Keita, Bernabé, Ordonez, Valeri; Almqvist, Pellegrino.
Coach: Carlos Cuesta