AlbertoGilardino's first match as Parma manager ended in a crushing defeat, 3‑0 against Inter at the SanSiro stadium. The defensive error opened the door for the Nerazzurri, but now the yellow-blue team is focusing on the next match, scheduled for Monday 19 October at the StadioTardini against Torino. The objective is clear: to give the new coach his first victory on the pitch. To achieve this result, Gilardino is reviewing the tactics, with particular attention to two key players, AdrianBernabé and SimoneLontani.
The first tactical change concerns Bernabé, a Spanish midfielder born in 2001. After a season that began with physical problems, the number 10 has recovered his form and returned to training regularly last week. On the pitch, he had the chance to play as a playmaker in the match against Inter, a role he rarely had the opportunity to perform. Gilardino intends to exploit Bernabé's technique and vision of the game, positioning him in a more central area of the pitch to allow him to control the pace and orchestrate Parma's offensive actions.
Lontani, however, has been moved from the role of high striker or attacking midfielder to midfielder. During the match against Inter, Gilardino deployed him in this position, confirming his desire to transform the youngster from 2008 into a more dynamic midfielder. The new role will require Lontani to insert the team in the attacking phase, contributing both to the construction of the game and to the pressure on the opposing defense. Gilardino underlined that Parma football involves multiple insertions by midfielders, and Lontani could become the fulcrum of this strategy.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Fabbian, former Bologna and Fiorentina player, continues to work to consolidate his position as a starter. In the match against Inter, the midfielder had the opportunity to play in the first team, demonstrating that he can insert the team into the center forward line and attack the opposing defense. Gilardino highlighted the need to bring Fabbian's qualities back into vogue after a period of uncertainty, and the next match against Torino will be crucial to understand whether the player will retain his starting role or whether he will be replaced by Lontani in the new configuration.
As the match against Torino approaches, Parma is preparing to field a more balanced and dynamic team. Gilardino has already outlined his tactical intentions, focusing on Bernabé as a central playmaker, Lontani as an active midfielder and Fabbian as a pressure element. The yellow and blue team aims to transform the negative debut experience into a victory, demonstrating the ability to adapt and the will to grow under the guidance of the new coach.