New appointment with Gede Risponde, the Monday column of sportparma.com written by the former Crociati coach Pietro Gedeone Carmignani. Parma’s victory in La Spezia and the 14th matchday of Serie A are under the magnifying glass.
How much luck and merit is there in Parma’s victory in La Spezia?
“There was a lot of good luck that helped Parma in the victory in La Spezia. But you also need luck in a long and difficult championship; in the end luck and bad luck balance each other out. But there is also a lot of credit to Pecchia and the team if the victory came, because after 70 minutes dominated by Spezia, in the last 20 minutes Parma lined up in a more proactive way. The lucky episode is due to the attitude of the players and the changes made by Pecchia.”
Did Pecchia’s changes at the beginning of the second half provide the turning point?
“Certainly, Charpentier and Bernabé made Parma turn around. The changes were decisive for the result. From a sporting point of view, it’s disappointing for Spezia, but Parma resumes the race waiting to regain that brilliant psychophysical condition at the beginning of the season.”
Is the condition declining then? Or thanks to the opponents who studied Parma down to the smallest details?
“In the last few matches the condition has dropped, see the performances against Lecco, Modena and Spezia. The championship is long and difficult precisely because the teams that face Parma always give their best. And then everyone studied Parma, precisely; the strategy is always the same, close spaces and play on the counterattack. Playing on equal terms with Parma, openly as they say, is not an easy thing.”
Fiorentina in the Italian Cup and Palermo in the championship. A very important week for the yellow-blues…
“The match in Florence is fascinating as is the match against Palermo whose future of Corini is always in the balance. The Tardini match could be decisive for the future of the Rosanero coach.”
In Serie A, Inter beat Naples but maybe the result is a bit of a lie?
“Inter also needed a bit of luck to win. The first goal could also have been cancelled; unfortunately there are different behaviors from the referees and the VAR. Inter gave a great team performance, they were able to suffer and resist in the first half, with Napoli who seemed to be superior, in fact Sommer was decisive. The Nerazzurri scored at the right time, that is, before going to the changing rooms; then they managed the lead with personality and when Napoli’s pace dropped they struck again. Inzaghi saved his energy in the Champions League unlike Napoli, this is a detail that should not be underestimated.
Napoli have been lacking in defence, often in trouble, in the last two games they have conceded 7 goals. There is still a lack of balance at team level, Mazzarri is a prepared coach, he knows how to do the things that need to be done. He is following the line traced by Spalletti, an intelligent choice.”
Meanwhile, Juventus doesn’t miss a beat and Monza wins…
“Juve will also play ancient football, but in the meantime the critics have to tell me if with modern football Juve could have the same points. Allegri does his best with what he has at his disposal. Juve is second, two points behind Inter. Even against Monza, after a first half played with an offensive mentality, the team dropped in an exaggerated manner. He had 10 players below the line of the ball leaving the dribble to Monza. Psychologically Juve is healthy. They conceded the equalizer in the 92nd minute and then won; it’s not easy. Palladino put it, Monza gave the first half to Juve, without having any references in attack. In the second half he was good and resumed the match but not very lucky.”
Milan also wins but the endless injury emergency takes center stage…
“In the first half Milan seemed lackluster to me, probably because they carried the Champions League defeat with them. The goal from the revived Jovic psychologically unblocked Milan who put the injury emergency and consequent uncertainties behind them. Pioli, in a difficult match, was good at opting for a square formation, without experimenting. He relied on experience and the facts proved him right. Milan took a step forward in the championship, Frosinone presented a young and proactive team, excellent first half.”
Is Fiorentina di Italiano at its maximum potential or can it still grow and aspire to something more?
“When Fiorentina practices high pressing they are truly a team that plays excellent football. All fueled by a super Bonaventura who will surely arouse great regrets in those who sold him. Fiorentina attacked the match straight away and played the game completely. With these three points she is sixth in the standings. Salernitana attempted to stop Viola’s excessive power but failed. Inzaghi can’t do much more.”
Bologna let Lecce join them in full recovery, is it a missed opportunity?
For Lecce a draw is worth as much as a victory, while for Bologna a defeat. A match that gave emotions until the last second. Bologna is a team that has reached the awareness to fight for Europe. Lecce offered a great amount of play. Fair draw.”
Do the victories of the two Romans solve their respective problems?
“With Lazio having such a poor ranking, the only thing that mattered was winning; he played a good first half, with running, pressure and technical quality. He should have closed the match earlier, but was unable to take advantage of the numerical superiority, allowing Cagliari, who Ranieri corrected at half-time, to stay in the game until the end.
Let’s come to Roma: in the first half hour neither team managed to impose their game, meanwhile the sparks continued between Moutinho and Berardi. Strange Rome, slow and predictable dribbling; Sassuolo took the lead fortunately but I think it was deserved. Logically in the second half, thanks also to the substitutions, Roma found great momentum with their offensive trident and turned the game around also thanks to their numerical superiority. Very important victory for confidence and the ranking.”
The two survival challenges of the 14th day ended in a draw. A missed opportunity?
“Let’s start with Udinese-Verona: match ended in a draw, satisfying Verona who equalized in full injury time. The double lead wasn’t enough for Udinese to win a match that seemed over; errors and distractions allowed Verona to take home an important point in the race for salvation.
Finally Genoa-Empoli: they didn’t hurt themselves by sharing the stakes. Genoa attacked with more danger in the first half; Empoli more dribbling and ball possession in the second, it’s a point that helps move the table, waiting for that change of gear, in terms of results, that both teams can make.”
2023-12-04 16:19:32
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