In AlbertoGilardino's first meeting as Parma coach, the Crusader team suffered a crushing defeat, 3-0 against Inter at the SanSiro. Inter dominated from the start, with three goals scored in the first half hour, sealing the match before half-time. The new coach tried to reorganize the group in the second half, introducing Adrian Bernabé, Simone Lontani and David Romero, but the situation was now compromised and Parma was unable to recover.
The two most decisive individual errors marked the match. The first, at seven minutes, was a pass from Corvi that opened the way for Sucic: a precise ball served to Keita, who did not recognize the threat and lost possession in a critical area. The mistake was repeated, albeit in a different form, in the quarter of an hour, when DiegoCarlos made an overly impetuous intervention on Esposito in the penalty area, thus conceding the penalty that led to the Nerazzurri's second goal. The third goal came midway through the match, with Mkhitaryan opening up Parma's defenses and leaving the field open for MarcusThuram, who found his fifth goal in five games against the home team, proving his effectiveness against his hometown.
Despite the defeat, Parma showed some positive points. In the opening minutes, the yellow and blue created danger for Inter thanks to the depth of their defense, with ElBilalTouré kicking twice on goal. David Romero's arrival was particularly notable: once on the pitch, he showed he was a true striker, kicking dangerously twice and demonstrating his ability to create space for shots. Furthermore, Parma managed to keep the deficit in balance, avoiding a heavier defeat and demonstrating that they can resist even in adverse situations.
Gilardino commented on the match in the press conference, underlining that "being 2‑0 down in the 20th minute is difficult" and that he tried to convey positive feedback to the players in the second half. He expressed frustration with the third goal, but also recognized the importance of staying in the game. The coach reiterated that the next match against Torino is fundamental and that he cannot make the same mistakes.
With the loss, Parma finds itself in a difficult position in the league table, but the team will have to focus on the next match to try to recover points and improve their situation. The performance against Inter, although negative, highlighted both the weaknesses and strengths of the group under Gilardino's leadership. The future looks challenging, but Parma will have the opportunity to demonstrate their resilience in the next match.