Parma general manager Federico Cherubini spoke to DAZN before the match against Lazio, explaining the reasons behind the decision to keep midfielder Gianluca Bernabé off the pitch to preserve his health. According to Cherubini, the summer was "peculiar" for the player, who underwent surgery, and the choice was made to avoid further risks, especially in view of a full and demanding calendar.
In his speech, Cherubini also commented on the team's situation. He acknowledged that, after two unfortunate results, there was a clear need to change his approach. “We didn't see much on the pitch, we had two unfortunate results determined by two approaches that were not at their best,” he said, adding that the team is working to assimilate a new idea of the game. “The road to consolidating our goal is long and difficult,” he concluded, underlining that player motivation is not a mental problem, as happened in the past with Cuesta.
Regarding Bernabé's future, Cherubini confirmed that the club is interested in renewing his contract. “We hope to meet the agent before the break, to define the future we hope to be together,” he declared. The objective is to keep the midfielder in the squad, but with the right attention to his physical condition. The renewal, if approved, should take place before the summer break, to ensure a smooth transition.
Parma, who are currently at the bottom of the Serie A table, have expressed their desire to review their game strategies. The coach, Gilardino, has brought new ideas, but the team still has a lot to do to adapt them effectively. Cherubini expressed confidence in the team's ability to improve, but also recalled that the journey will be long and will require constant commitment.
In summary, the Parisian club is managing the Bernabé situation with caution, trying to protect the player and at the same time consolidate the squad for the season. The renewal, if confirmed, will be an important step to ensure continuity and stability. The next step will be the summer break, during which the club will have to finalize the details of the contract and prepare for the next phase of the campaign.