How does Inzaghi's Palermo play? Here's why you should believe in Serie A.

It's still August football, but last week's 3-0 defeat against City wasn't just a friendly for Palermo: it provided important insights ahead of the Coppa Italia (opening on Saturday, August 16th against Cremonese at 9:15 PM), thanks in part to their desire to make a good impression against their Manchester rivals. Palermo displayed the personality, organization, tactical flexibility, and individuality of a higher division. They moved as a team, as if Pippo Inzaghi's lessons had already been absorbed.