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Parma, first away goal of the season and positive signs from Sorensen and Benedyczak. Cuesta can look with confidence to the Emilian derby against Bologna.

Parma was defeated 2-1 at the Olimpico against Roma, but with the awareness of having played a solid and courageous match. The Crusaders showed character, defensive order, and, finally, found their first away goal of the season thanks to Circati’s goal late in the game, which reignited hopes of a comeback.

Parma, positive signs at the Olimpico

Carlos Cuesta’s team, despite conceding two goals — one of them from an unfortunate scramble — held up well against the offensive pressure from the Giallorossi, conceding little and demonstrating a solid defensive structure. The offensive phase also showed progress, with Sorensen delivering one of his best performances in a Parma shirt: lots of running, effective runs, and a left-footed shot that forced Svilar into a great save.

MATIAS SOULE IN ACTION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

Also, Benedyczak, who came on in the second half to provide physicality, was the one who headed the ball that led to Circati’s goal. These encouraging signs do not erase the defeat but show a Parma on the rise, compact, and more dangerous than in previous weeks.

On Sunday, Bologna will visit the Tardini for a special derby. The same solidity shown at the Olimpico will be needed, but with more effectiveness in attack to chase that second victory in Serie A that would inject new life into the Gialloblù’s season.

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After the 3-0 victory against Fiorentina, Inter’s coach Cristian Chivu spoke at a press conference, satisfied with the performance.

The Nerazzurri bounce back after the slip-up in Napoli. Calhanoglu’s brace and Sucic’s wonderful goal defeat a disorganized Fiorentina. The Romanian coach expressed his satisfaction at the end of the match and gave his analysis of the game.

Inter, Chivu’s words

Cristian Chivu’s celebration at the end of the game (Photo by Salvatore Fornelli)

“A team like Inter has the obligation and duty to overcome moments of difficulty, to pursue the dream, the goal. Today was not easy, we faced an organized team that chose to sit back and hit us on the counter. At first, we struggled with the right choices in the final third, but there was good interplay. And in the second half, we added concreteness and determination, unlocking it with a long-range shot that we had never tried in the first half. After the second goal, things became easier.”

What can Sucic give you?
“I don’t think I have been composed in my celebrations in recent months. But I am happy for Petar, he is a complete midfielder with quality and engine, he covers ground in a certain way. And when he arrives in the box, he has the technical quality and composure, finally he showed it. We are all happy for him, for how he arrived, for how he is working to help the team.”

You never fell apart, even with young players on the pitch.
“Today we had patience, we understood that it is necessary to maintain mental energy and clarity at the highest level, to understand what the opponent is doing. And in the end, everything pays off. When the second game came within the same game, we found more spaces. It’s right to reward and play the young players, but attention is needed in how and with whom they are brought in. For us, it’s easy, the team is full of experience and helps the young players. Not only in the game, but also by setting an example during the week and pushing them to raise their level.”

How do you rate Bisseck’s performance?
“I am pleased with Yann’s performance, with his qualities I have always thought he could play as a center-back. I liked him in Belgium and I tried him again, especially considering the threat a player like Kean can pose. At one point, he came to drink and I told him that in doubt he could let the opponent come to him without trying to intercept: these are ways to understand what you should allow or not. I wasn’t as fast as him as a player, but I can also teach my boys some little secrets about the role of a defender.”