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New Parma coach Roberto Donadoni was elated with the home victory over Siena, a result which saw the Ducali jump to 12th and gain seven points clear of the relegation zone. Read the rest of this entry »
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I do sincerely apologize for the hiatus as it has been a very different summer for me. The crucial chance to start again from a shocking first game of the season exists for the Gialloblu in the form of Chievo. Read the rest of this entry »
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A few notes for this somewhat interesting match: Read the rest of this entry »
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Only four points above the relegation zone, Parma will face Roma with Vincenzo Montella at the
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It is clear that Parma needs more focus, grit and cohesivesness as a team. While this is not the time to even think of attaining a European spot, it is indeed the time to reorganize,
become more clinical and most importantly avoid relegation.
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The form shown in the games against Juventus and Catania can, if repeated for the remainder of
this season, at least result in 6th place. For I’ll most definitely delight in writing more
often once the team sees European competition. Random thoughts:
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These two sides are almost identical in many ways, they have both brought huge re-inforcments into their panel this summer. With these adjustments comes big expectations from each side and a hope of european qualification from this season and a challenge for the Coppa Italia. Both sides winning their first game easily but falling to shambles with shock defeats at the weekend. Genoa more so as they lost 1.3 to Chievo on their home turf. Parma on the other hand who played Catania had two very light penalty kicks given against them and one might be forgiven by saying we were robbed especially as the second was a blatant dive. Having said that Parma still failed to convert their chances, with a lot of dangerous balls flying into the box and none of them converted. Giovinco was again simply magical and had one of the best chances in front of goal. He made free kick taking far look too easy, first hitting the post and then converting to pull back a goal. it finished Parma 1.2 Catania.
This match against Genoa will is going to be a tough test for the Ducali so fingers crossed we can stay focused after such a shock defeat. Genoa coach Gasperini’s job is on the line already at this early stage of the season and will be out to impress following his terrible weekend. His players also will be fired up to the last following their dismal defeat. I do feel we were completely robbed last weekend and we have the advantage at home .We are once again without Paloschi but not for too long more. Lucarelli is also missing so we should see the arrival of Dellafiore in defense. Galloppa is again out and wont be fit until the new year.
Fingers crossed i predict a 2.1 victory
Form guide: Parma (- – – W L) Genoa (- – – W L)
Last season: Parma 2-3 Genoa
Stat fact: Gasperini has defeated Pasquale Marino-coached sides five times.
Parma (probable): Mirante; Zaccardo, Paci, Dellafiore, Antonelli; Valiani, Morrone, Gobbi; Giovinco, Bojinov, Marques
Genoa (probable): Eduardo; Ranocchia, Dainelli, Moretti; Rafinha, Rossi, Veloso, Criscito; Palacio, Destro, Sculli
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Parma looked like they could have netted five or six against Brescia last week, a strike force to be reckoned with it seemed. Giovinco was the conductor and sent out a powerfull message to Juve who had over looked him. Lets hope they don’t come looking for him in january. This week however is probably a better test for the Ducali who could be without Palaschi once again through an injury picked up while on international duty. This will probably mean we will get to see what Hernan Crespo has left in the tank. He claimed that he spent much of his time last season helping out the midfield. He feels that with the reinforcements he can push forward and score more goals. This week I am excited that maybe we will see the introduction of Antonio Candreva in midfield who could be of use to Prandelli if he plays his cards right. Like Italy Parma have changed their game to a more ambitious, exciting and attacking style of play, perhaps in time Parma could also adopt Prandelli’s ingenious rotary system in midfield. This system means the three man midfield simply switch rolls several times throughout the game opening various avenues for much more creativity. Parma have being using both 343 and 433 line-ups in training and can easily switch between the two, the 3 man offense proved too much for Brescia but how will it pan out against Catania .Having lost their opening game against Chievo 2.1 they will be hoping on scooping up their first three points of the season. Catania are not a side to be underestimated and at these early stages of the season they will have plenty to throw at us. I firmly believe tho that this Parma side are a force to be reckoned with and are going to light up Serie A this year so i predict a 2.1 win for us.
Here is a possible line up using a 433 system
Mirante
Zaccarrdo, Paletta, Lucarelli (Paci??), Antonelli,
Candreva (Gobbi??), Morrone, Valiani
Crespo (Marqués??), Giovinco, Bojinov
Forza gialloblu!!!
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After loosing some key players and some fan favourites this summer Parma in my book have come good. We have tightened up our defense with the introduction of Gabriel Paletta and in attack we have Sebastian Giovinco and José Fernando Marqués who are going to bring a new attacking minded style of play to the Ducali. Im excited to see how it all pans out. We are really going to miss Biabiany, Jiminez and Mariga, especially in the absence of Galloppa, sometimes i wonder in his absence should we make just 1 more transfer, or should we have kept hold of Paolo Castellini who as a defender can also adapt to strenghtening the midfield. No doubt Morino has had his work cut out in pre-season preparation but i am a strong believer in Parmas ability this season and think we can do well. Morino seems to be using a 433 and 343 system which is the formation we used in the golden days of Zola and Veron. In my opinion i believe starting the Brescia game with 4 at the back would be wise. Players Like Zaccardo can make it very easy for the manager to switch between these formations without making too many changes Here is a probable line up, with Zaccardo possibly Moving forward later on.
Mirante
Zaccardo – Paletta – Lucarelli – Antonelli
Valiani- Dzemaili-Gobbi
Bojinov – Giovinco-Paloschi
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