Parma, 28 November 2025 – Head coach Carlos Cuesta addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of the Serie A Matchday 13 clash against Udinese.
Cuesta confirmed that Suzuki, Circati, Frigan, and Ndiaye will miss the match, but emphasized the team’s commitment to continuous improvement. “This week, our focus has been the same as always: to keep growing and improving. While it’s always better to build on a positive result, our goal is to ensure continuity in our results and sustained growth in performance,” he stated. Cuesta highlighted the importance of playing at their highest level, mentioning that goalkeeper Corvi is among the options for the lineup.
He also noted the positive progress of players like Oristanio, Ondrejka, Almqvist, and Guaita, who have benefited from increased training time. Cuesta reflected on the need for balance when it comes to performance: “Staying grounded requires realism; not everything is bad when you lose, and not everything is perfect when you win. We possess the potential to perform well.”
Turning attention to Udinese, Cuesta acknowledged their strengths, describing them as a well-organized team with skilled individual players capable of building attacks from the back. He stressed the importance of focus and maintaining concentration throughout the match. “I expect our fans to support us as strongly as they did during the Verona match,” he said.
Cuesta recognized the challenge posed by Udinese and pointed out that while there will be moments that require a defensive approach, his team’s aim is to shape the game to their advantage. “Our aim is to remain humble and grow,” he concluded.
This outlook reflects Parma’s commitment to improving week by week and the head coach’s belief in his squad’s abilities, providing fans with a sense of optimism as they prepare to face a formidable opponent.