Parma, November 8, 2025 - Mateo Pellegrino spoke after Parma vs. AC Milan, on the eleventh day of Serie A 2025/26.

'It was a tough game because we had to focus on defending a lot to help the team, then we had to get back into the game and close down the spaces. With the players that AC Milan have it wasnt easy. We didn't start badly, then AC Milan scored, and until Adrien's goal, we weren't at our best. At half-time we looked each other in the eye and had a wake-up call. In the second half, we played better. That's the image Parma have to show, but we still need to improve. We're on the right track. My header? It was a shame, it hit the bar, it almost went in. Do I seem like an old-school striker? Yes, and you don't see many of those today. Crespo? I used to watch his videos all the time, being compared to him is huge. I still have a lot to learn, let's see how far I can go. Playing with a striker alongside me? I like it, but I can play alone too. Martín Palermo? He's been hugely important to me. Rumours about AC Milan? Nothing to say. I'm at Parma and I'm focused on today. My goal is to do well here, improve every game and score more goals. How many? I don't like giving numbers, I take it game by game.'