Parma, 4 October 2025 – Coach Carlos Cuesta reflects on Parma’s 1-0 defeat to Lecce on Matchday 6 of Serie A.

“We lacked the ability to create more scoring opportunities and to convert them. It’s not the result we wanted. There were moments in the match where we aimed to do more; for about 15 minutes we were in control, but they were able to break through a couple of times and were clinical enough to finish, and that made the difference.

Clinical finishing? It’s something we can work on. In training, we create scenarios similar to what happens in matches, and we must continue with this approach. We want to increase the frequency of these situations, and we will do everything to achieve it.

There was a reaction in the second half: Lecce didn’t manage to create chances, while we had some of our best opportunities. The players’ will and commitment were clear. Now we work on converting chances and getting back to the results we want. After the break, we face Genoa – a tough game ahead. Our focus is already on that.

Valeri? We don’t yet know the extent of his condition; he couldn’t continue. We will assess his situation in the coming hours.”