The president of Parma, Federico Cherubini, held a press conference at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio to address the club's crisis situation, after three consecutive defeats which have pushed the team into the most delicate area of the table. The match, scheduled for tomorrow against Udinese, was an opportunity to clarify the club's vision and reassure fans and stakeholders on the path to consolidation in Serie A.
Cherubini underlined that the responsibility for improving offensive production falls on the coach, Alberto Gilardino, who is still trying to define the right formation. However, the CEO reiterated that the company is united and that the management is determined to achieve the set objectives. “It's not about resignation, but about determination,” he said, recalling the difficulties faced in the past, such as the defeat against Lazio and the loss against Cremonese, and stating that the club has shown that it knows how to work under pressure.
In his speech, Cherubini also responded to criticisms aimed at ownership and management. He specified that the company is investing the resources obtained from sales to strengthen the squad, both for the first team and for the women's sector. “The perception of distance between the club and the fans is a problem that we must fill,” he declared, expressing his desire to reopen a discussion table with the supporters.
As regards the market, Cherubini expressed satisfaction with the current staff, while recognizing that the assessments made in the summer may have created critical issues. He reiterated that coach Gilardino has the freedom to experiment with different tactical modules, based on the characteristics of the players available. “Our goal is to make the best use of the resources on the field,” he said, underlining the importance of a positive psychological approach.
Finally, the president invited the players to give their all, recalling that the team is in a crucial phase where every point counts. He closed the conference with the promise to continue working to consolidate Parma's stay in Serie A and to prepare as best as possible for the match against Udinese, which promises to be a decisive match for the standings.