Former Parma coach, Roberto Donadoni, spoke about the challenging home game for the Crociati against Juventus. His words were published in Gazzetta di Parma: “A match against Juventus doesn`t need special preparation? I would say yes, that`s true. The value and history of a club like Juventus are so high that everyone is eager to compete and measure themselves against such teams. The motivation is extremely high. There`s no need to overhype a game like this. You need the right focus, because sometimes there`s a risk of the opposite problem. Too much enthusiasm can lead to mistakes. Both teams chose to change coaches? Clearly, when you decide to change the coach, thinking things could get worse is quite unlikely.”
“Something better has indeed been seen, and I am happy for Parma that they seem to have managed to get back on their feet. Also because I am very fond of and attached to Parma. And I am pleased to see that they are fighting to stay in the league. Because in my opinion, the city and the fans deserve it. Chivu? All clubs, as is right, must make the choices they believe are most appropriate. I really hope it is a successful choice and that it yields the right results.”