Matteo Palma, Udinese midfielder, commented on Sunday's match against Parma, which ended in a 0-0 draw, speaking of a different attitude from that of previous matches. In his interview with DAZN he underlined that, although the team showed a more balanced effort, the match was only decided by a missed goal.
Before the match, Udinese had tried to correct the mistakes of the last few games, focusing on a more compact defense and more harmonious team play. Palma expressed confidence in the goalkeeper's abilities, recalling that the penalty saved was "unlucky" and that, although there had been hopes for a save, the player was still considered very good. The midfielder also highlighted that the team had to remain attentive to the opponents' counterattacks, in particular those of Parma, who proved to be strong at that moment of the game.
The coach asked the players to keep constant attention on the defense, especially when they found themselves in the lead. “We have to pay attention to the counterattacks, to the defense deployed when we were in front,” said the manager, underlining that the team knew how to manage Parma's pressure. Palma reiterated that the objective was to be balanced and not to be overwhelmed by pressure situations.
The result, although without a goal, was still a positive sign for Udinese. The coach confirmed that the team is ready to resume the championship with new energy, highlighting that the match was an opportunity to test defensive solidity and the ability to maintain concentration. The midfielder asked his teammates to overcome the difficulties together, recalling that the team is "alive" and ready to continue the journey.
With the match ending in a draw, Udinese is preparing to continue its campaign in Serie A, seeking to consolidate its position in the standings and further improve its defensive and offensive performance in the upcoming matches.