Parma, 4 August 2024 - The post-game words of coach Fabio Pecchia after Parma 4-1 Atalanta, the fifth friendly of the 2024/25 pre-season.

'I'm happy with the attitude and the boys' desire to have fun and entertain the fans. Today we conclude a very unique training camp. I'm sorry about Hernani's injury, but it was a good day and a match that gave us tactical and physical insights. Hernani? At the moment, losing players is the thing that bothers me the most, but unfortunately, it happened, and I hope it isn't something too serious. Man? Very good, as was the whole group. Everyone was involved with the same enthusiasm, including those who came on in the second half. Denis provided the right quality to find the way to the goal.

The transfer market? I always talk about completing the squad rather than specific positions. The technical direction, the Club, and I all know what needs to be done. The league starts in 15 days, and we are all working towards that goal. The priority is to complete the squad. We want to play in this way, to continue with a clear idea of play. Regardless of the opponents, preparation and workload are crucial. Our path is set, and it must be this one. The wide players? A team needs to maintain its balance, and I try to position them to highlight the players' qualities'.