Parma coach AlbertoGilardino commented on the 2‑1 defeat against Lazio, underlining the need for greater concreteness in the final phase. The interview, conducted by DAZN at the end of the match, highlighted the team's difficulties in capitalizing on the opportunities created and the need to improve their ability to finish attacks.
During the match, Gilardino recalled that he asked the players to play a "compact game on a defensive level". According to the coach, Parma sacrificed themselves in defense, but only generated three or four opportunities to take advantage. “We have to be more concrete, finish better because even against Torino we created the conditions to do badly,” he said, highlighting that in the second half the goals were taken “too easily” due to imperfections and some naivety. The coach added that, despite having a very young team, it is essential to continue working on these aspects.
Gilardino also questioned the team on their mental state, noting that Lazio's exceptional individuals can decide the match at any moment. "After the 2-0 we did little or nothing and this is not good. It is not acceptable that at the first difficulty we give up the pitch to the opposing team", he underlined. The coach expressed confidence in the opportunities created, stating that if you continue to produce dangerous situations you could be "very close to getting a positive result". However, he reiterated the need to maintain a balance between creating chances and converting them into goals.
The coach concluded by recalling that the team must improve in terms of concreteness in attack, especially when it comes to exploiting the opportunities created. “We must continue to work because it is the only medicine having a very young team,” he said, indicating that teamwork and defensive discipline remain the keys to a more solid future. With the next match scheduled, Parma will have to demonstrate that they have assimilated the lessons of the defeat against Lazio and are capable of turning chances into points.