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Fiorentina coach Prandelli to play Mutu despite Chelsea drama

Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli intends to field Adrian Mutu today against Palermo.

Mutu ended his goal drought last week, but runs the risk of a ban from FIFA if he doesn't pay €17m compensation to Chelsea by the August 31 deadline.

"Mutu is available and he wants to get out all his tension on the field. We'll see if he will start or come on during the game," said Prandelli.

"I saw him happy against Sporting and it was so important for him to qualify. That's not easy in his situation."

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