Parma got their first point of the season, but coach AlbertoGilardino declared that the crisis is not yet over. The team, which has played four games since his arrival on the bench, is still in the relegation zone and has the worst attack in SerieA, with only five goals in nine matches.
In the match against Udinese, Gilardino fielded a new fourth formation, with a large turnover which highlighted the difficulty of finding a stable starting line-up. The result was a 1–1 draw, with Parma's goal coming from a penalty missed by Bernabè. The opposing goalkeeper, Okoye, saved the last shot, while Parma's new goalkeeper, Daffara, had a good debut and is now a starter.
The club president, Cherubini, has already expressed disappointment at the start of the season, commenting that they "expected more". Gilardino reiterated that the team must face "difficulties for a long time" and described the Ducali's horizon with realism, in contrast to the proclamations of improvement that the club had announced in the summer after the salvation obtained last season.
The market remains distant and the Crusaders must find solutions to fill the gaps in all departments. Although the draw moved the table, the team was described as timid and imprecise, with only one shot on target in the first half. The second half was slightly better, but the only real opportunity was missed.
With the point gained, Parma remains in the relegation zone, but the team hopes to consolidate their position and improve their attack. The next meeting will be crucial to understand if Gilardino will be able to reverse the situation and lead the club towards a more competitive season.