Noceto, 4 March 2026 – Comments from Parma Primavera coach Nicola Corrent following the Matchday 9 return-round fixture of the Primavera 1 championship between Parma and Inter Milan.

“We’re proud of the point we earned against Inter because, in my opinion, the lads produced a great performance. Even after we went down to ten men they showed, from every point of view – technically and in terms of character – that they can compete with a side like Inter, who are the reigning champions. They did it with real personality and quality.

Conde’s red card? Unfortunately the match was a little affected by the numerical disadvantage and that’s a shame, because I think, looking at the game as a whole, that we deserved to win. Even with ten men we still had the chance to score on the counterattack. We defended with great organisation; we let a few situations slip, but that’s normal. Inter played at a very high level and pressed intensely. Perhaps in the final third we lacked a bit of quality.

Did I say anything to Conde in the dressing room? No, I still need to understand exactly what he said to the referee. It looked like two yellow cards that came very quickly. I can’t say whether it was hasty or not, because I don’t know what he actually said. I’m sorry because he’s a player who rarely loses his composure.

My own red card? The match was very heated because both teams wanted to win, so the emotional level was high. Referring to a challenge, I said to the referee: ‘Isn’t that a booking?’ and he sent me off. I think that’s a bit excessive for a match like this. I’ve never been sent off in my life — I’m not someone who argues much — so I think it was a bit over the top.

Roma away without the captain? Bernardo and Drobnic know each other well: they’re players with strong personality and capable of making an impact. But in the matches where Varali has played, we’ve never conceded a goal. Pajsar has also already played as a centre-back. We’ll find a solution to keep our balance and continue the very important path we’re on.

But I repeat: the boys really produced a great performance.”