‘If you don’t count halftime, then we conceded two goals in three minutes – said Parma coach Mario Beretta – Maybe we would have lost just the same, but if we had gone into halftime at 0-0 there would have been a psychological difference. In addition, upon returning to the field with the intent to tie, we immediately conceded a goal…’
Mario Beretta, Parma’s performance wasn’t as convincing as it was last Sunday at the San Siro…
‘We didn’t do that well. It wasn’t easy to play against such a team, but we should have done better. As for effort, the team did as well as they could.
We didn’t create a lot of attacking opportunities in the first or second half. We conceded two goals in three minutes, if you don’t count halftime. Udinese played very well. Their first goal was absolutely beautiful. Even your opponent’s achievements must be acknowledged.’
Did Morfeo exit because of an injury?
‘He had problems with his knee before and it took a painful hit during the game. But, the pain has passed…’
Coly played his first game and Bolano returned after more than two months…
‘Coly was very tired at the end. He probably needs to reacclimatize.
Bolano did well. He is still not in peak condition, but that is to be expected after such an absence.’
Parma are always almost safe from relegation…
‘We know that we are going to have to fight until the end. We must lift our heads and start again. I am convinced that this team can reach our objectives.'
If Parma are able to defeat Reggina away from home, as they did last year, then will still be in the fight to avoid relegation…
‘We are going there to take home the three points.
The championship is still very long and the separation is therefore not abysmal. I don’t think that the teams that have more points than us feel safe from every surprise. We are going to Reggina to try and win.
How are you managing this situation?
‘Just as we always have, we are working on the field just as we always have. We knew that we would have to face a great team and now that is over. We must learn from our mistakes, continue, work and improve.’
Is Delvecchio’s absence the most important one?
‘Everyone’s absence is felt because we need each of our players.