Parma, 16 September 2024 – Midfielder Hernani Jr's comments after the Parma vs. Udinese, a Serie A Enilive 2024/25 matchday 4 fixture.

“The match today? We need to learn to keep our concentration high until the final minute. We lacked a bit of focus today, but this match, against the league leaders, has shown us that we must always maintain a high level. We are intelligent guys, capable of understanding the moments, and we have demonstrated that in these early games. We wanted to win, but we lacked a bit of concentration: we will definitely improve, and this match will help us understand where we stand. The first half? We prepare well and work hard during the week. The coach is very good at communicating what he wants from us, and then we have to contribute our part as well. This defeat is important for us to understand that the league is tough, and when we have the chance to close out a game, we need to take it; meanwhile, when we need to suffer, we have to do it together. Keita’s red card? Mandela is a young player who made his debut today. He will need some time to adapt and understand how Serie A works. We will support him; he’s a quality player, we are a good group, and he will give us a big boost. We have confidence in him and continue to trust the team. We need to hold on more and learn to be more focused at certain moments'.