The president of Parma, Federico Cherubini, held a press conference at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio, before the match against Udinese, to explain the club's situation and reassure the fans. In his speech he underlined the importance of maintaining internal cohesion and not being influenced by the current difficulties, recalling that the club is united and that the club must remain focused on consolidating its stay in Serie A.
The context is that of a series of three consecutive defeats which have left Parma in a delicate position in the league table, with four points in common with Udinese. The coach, AlbertoGilardino, is still searching for the right formation and the team is going through a transition period. Cherubini reiterated that, although journalists' questions often focus on the pitch, it is appropriate to broaden the discussion beyond tactics and talk about management, finance and the relationship with the fans.
In his speech he recalled past episodes, such as the defeat against Lazio and Cremonese, to demonstrate that the club has already faced difficult moments and was able to react. He also specified that the ownership, represented by Krause, provides the resources necessary to compete and that there is no "conditioning" in the construction of the squad. Cherubini asked not to criticize the president, but to focus on the work of the team and the coach.
As regards the market, the CEO stated that he was satisfied with the staff available, while recognizing that some choices made in the summer may have created uncertainties. He underlined that the team can play in different formations and that the coach has the freedom to experiment. He also highlighted the need to maintain a positive psychological approach, especially after the match against Lazio, where the first half was good but the second half was not.
Finally, Cherubini expressed confidence in the working group, stating that the club is ready to take a new step forward. He invited the players to seize the positive moments of the last matches and bring their best to the pitch, recalling that the match against Udinese is a crucial opportunity to recover points and demonstrate their strength. With these words the president closed the conference, leaving the public with the hope of a more stable future for Parma.