Parma, 13 February 2024 - Captain Enrico Delprato's statements were given during the television program 'Bar Sport,' aired on 12 TV Parma.

CONFIDENCE AND PECCHIA'S WORK

'Pecchia gives us a lot of confidence; he's with us. It's normal to have strong emotions, like the celebration against Venezia. The coach is very balanced, but if he needs to reprimand us, he does. In defeats, he always finds positive aspects to build on, and after victories, he keeps everyone grounded. The championship will be decided on the final day, not after Cittadella. When Camara scored, even though I didn't play personally, I say it was the most beautiful team performance we had against Venezia. There are images of the embrace with Camara being engulfed by everyone, demonstrating that the group is strong and we never give up. Thanks to the coach's work, we stay composed after a loss and analyze our mistakes to avoid repeating them. The strength of the group lies in starting again from the same point and playing together to win games.'

OUR PHILOSOPHY ON THE FIELD

'There are no 12-13 starters, but we have a squad where everyone is a starter. The coach, seeing how hard the guys work during the week, knows he has to choose. Today, this aspect is our strength; if one player is not performing well, there's a replacement ready. We knew there was a lot of pressure on the game after Venezia, it was a direct match. We knew the league wasn't over, and we had to maintain continuity. The same applies now with Pisa. After Cittadella, two very good wins, but we need to maintain consistency. We are the first to know that if games aren't closed out and if there's only a one-goal difference, there's always a risk, whether from a set piece or a scramble. Against Cittadella, we intended\ to close out the game and seek a 3-1 win; there were many chances. We did well, apart from Pandolfi's chance and a few corners, we didn't face many dangers. In the second half, they had more possession, but I don't recall any clear-cut chances. We know we're a team of great quality with influential and promising players, but we need to match other teams in determination. If we analyze all the games, even from last year, apart from the Modena game which we admitted we got wrong, the other defeats against Lecco and Venezia were within our reach. If we approach games with the right attitude and seriousness, our qualities will shine through.'

COMO, A YEAR AGO

'It's a journey that started from the first year in Serie B; there have been changes in personnel and the coach in the first year. Already from last year, keeping the same team, the players got to know each other, we bonded, and the group, in a league like Serie B, counts for a lot. With Pecchia, the young players have been valued, the players have felt the confidence from the entire environment, and it all started after the match against Como last year. With Pecchia's confirmation and the addition of 4-5 players who help us, we're having a great league run, but we haven't achieved anything yet. Now comes the interesting and difficult part.'

RIVALS FOR THE END OF THE SEASON

'Palermo are currently behind, but in January, they made some excellent signings and could make a comeback. Como have been on an incredible pace like Cremonese; the league will be very balanced until the end. We win, but the others keep up; it will be complicated, and we have to work hard.'

THE DESIRE TO BE IN PARMA

'Is the jersey a burden? No, we are aware that this is a responsibility, not a burden. On the contrary, it's a blessing; it means we play for an important team. Many of us dreamed of being part of these colors and this city years ago. After AC Milan, Inter, and Juventus, we play for one of the most decorated clubs in Italy, but now we work on the field and want to speak through actions. We want to step onto the field showing our commitment and attachment to the jersey and to the fans.'