Parma midfielder Mandela Keita commented on the 2‑1 defeat against Lazio, declaring that the team had "slowed down the pace" after the opponent's goal and that they now need to push harder to recover points.
During the interview with DAZN, Keita recalled how the match started well: "We started well, we were very bad and smart." However, by the time Lazio scored, the team lost energy and speed, which led to a slower performance. The player underlined the importance of staying together as a family to achieve positive results and asked to improve the mentality on the pitch.
The midfielder also highlighted the young composition of the group, saying that the team leaders must support the younger ones and "help them a lot". He expressed the hope of playing again soon against Udinese, where he expects to resume the same dynamics but with an extra push. Keita added that the mentality is correct, but that a bit of luck is also needed to win, and expressed optimism to do better from the next match, scheduled for Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Parma continues to try to consolidate their position in Serie A, while Lazio remains at the top of the table. Parma's defeat highlighted the need to maintain pace and concentration, especially in matches against high-level opponents.
With the next match against Udinese, Parma will have to demonstrate that they have learned from the mistakes of the previous match, trying to maintain a high intensity and exploit scoring opportunities. Keita reiterated that the team must work together to get points and that the next match will be crucial to get back on track.