Alberto Gilardino began his first spell in charge of Parma with a 3-0 defeat against Inter at San Siro. In the press conference he held at 8.26pm, the new coach underlined the importance of clarity in every phase of the match, highlighting how the team started well but paid the price for mistakes in crucial moments.
During the discussion, Gilardino expressed satisfaction that the players managed to stay on the pitch even after being put 2‑0 down in the 20th minute. “I asked the guys to stay in the game and they did,” he said, adding that the team has shown it has the will to fight even when things don't go as planned. However, he acknowledged that the third goal was a critical point and expressed frustration with that goal, while maintaining confidence in the team's abilities.
The manager also spoke about the positive feedback he is bringing to the club. He said he has already started working with some players, such as Keita, asking him to avoid catching the ball too low and to improve his back position. He also praised the performance of two attackers and mentioned the return of Bernabé, underlining that the team was in the game in the second half but that there is still room for improvement.
On the topic of team management, Gilardino said he has made match-based assessments and is aware of the areas that need work. He also asked Toure to take responsibility for the attack, underlining that the player has the technical and physical qualities to make the leap in quality, but that it depends on him.
With the conference concluded at 8.33pm, Parma is preparing to review its strategy to try to transform the promises of improvement into concrete results in the next matches. The club will face a number of challenges, but Gilardino remains confident that the team can evolve positively under his leadership.