Parma, Pecchia: “After a match like this, which ended 5-0, there's little to understand what was missing”

Fabio Pecchia, Parma coachspeaks in a press conference after the 5-0 defeat on the Roma pitch: «Analysing a match like this, which ended with a 5-0 result, leaves little room to look for what was missing. Immediately a penalty, 1-0, then 2-0. In the first half we tried to find a way to score, trying to build play, but there were also some interventions from the opposing goalkeeper. In my opinion, when we attack, we need to close the spaces better and defend the goal to then find the goal. In the second half, however, Roma were clearly superior and we were subpar. Furthermore, what I regret the most is having lost even more players in the defensive department. This is the most negative aspect, because losing against Roma can happen, but we have to continue playing the next matches and, with such a reduced defence, we are really in difficulty.”

You have tried many times from the outside.
«We insist because our goals all come from inside the area, but there is also the possibility of scoring from the edge… This is a solution that we must exploit to find the goal. When we managed to develop the action, we found the spaces and were more incisive than usual.
However, when you face teams of this level, you must also have the strength to hit them in the right situations, because they have a lot of quality.”

Is there an explanation for these injuries?
«Why do we always fall back into that area? Because, as I said yesterday, when a department is built to continuously play with the same two players, without the possibility of replacements, you are more exposed to this type of risk. So, this is also an aspect to consider.”

There were 20-25 minutes where there was a reaction, but you didn't finalize.
«As you know, I always like to analyze and try to see the positive aspect even in such a difficult day. After the 2-0 there was a reaction: we created situations to try to score. We went in with Antis and had an opportunity. In those moments, in those situations in which Roma leaves you space to attack, you need to have the strength and determination to find the way to the goal.”

Lots of goals scored in the first minutes.
«Perhaps we had the first scoring opportunity, with Bolling, who could have carried the ball forward and found himself face to face with the goalkeeper. Then, on the first goal conceded, I must recognize the strength of the opposing team, who kept us in our half of the field and had the energy and determination to immediately find the second goal.”

Camara's change?
«Technical choice. He had personality.”

Result resulting from the defeat against Verona? How do we get to the next direct clash?
«We need to have the strength to prepare from tomorrow, recover energy for those who are giving so much and pushing. We must face these challenges, because the championship is long, demanding, and continually puts us to the test. It is essential to overcome days like these and find the strength to resume the journey with determination, continuing to work with extreme confidence.”