Parma, Buffon: “Everyone must take responsibility. Otherwise, we will remain mediocre.”

Can this be called a victory of pride?

“Let’s just define it as a win. Pride is not worth a match, but it builds up over time, continuing to show character like tonight. This team does not have emotional balance, and a team that does not have emotional balance cannot be a winner. We need to know that only with certain motivations can we be a good team, without it we are a normal team and this does not lead to anything great. We all have to bear this responsibility, from the most experienced to the youngest. Seeing this team such a hesitation is frustrating. We have to turn away from this point. Today we played well and there is a lot of enthusiasm, but it is right for the fans, but we must be aware that it always takes struggle and effort to win. Today there was a desire to fight and win together, playing together side by side. If, despite our qualities, we always remain in the middle of the table, then something is wrong. We have changed coaches. but the responsibility lies with us, we must make extra efforts to achieve perfection, otherwise we will remain mediocre. This is how everyone should be.

What did you say to the guys in the corner at the end of the game?

“I stayed to talk to them because I am the captain. Today was a special day with an argument that is more than justified. The disappointment of a fan who wants to see continuity in the course is normal and right after three years. less than excellent results The courtesy of Parma and her fans is exceptional to advertise her to the world, this is the right way to send messages and the message has arrived.”

Can this victory lead to change?

“Change cannot happen in a week, it can be a small beginning. When we lose, I feel bad, disappointing these people makes me feel bad. defeat. We should all feel that frustration when you lose.”

Did you also address your teammates with this speech, and how did they react?

“What we say to each other in the dressing room should remain a secret, but it pleases me that from time to time you get some answers. This gives me hope, but should not deceive us. matches this way from now until the end of the season, this is the only way not to regret. This will allow us to understand our value, but concretely. Otherwise, it is difficult to assess the value of the team. Because you have to be concrete and score points, after Cosenza I also started to worry about the teams behind us.”

Have you given yourself explanations, have you understood what is wrong?

“The first thing I do is wonder when I’m not playing well, I’m really unhappy and think about how to do better. If we manage to do this together, we can achieve something and grow. Only in this way we will become the best team, but this desire must be born in each of us, both for the team and on a personal level. If we are a quality team and we cannot always demonstrate this, something is wrong. We are a group of respectable people who they always work at their best, but this is not enough, we need to change our attitude to work and approach the winning models. The difference is in the heart and head. If we don’t understand this, we will never get results. If we are seventh, it means that there are six teams that have shown themselves to be more of a team than us. We need to do more on a personal level. Only in this way can we be a part of the virtuous path, otherwise we will remain here with an attitude that will not bring us to be special. We have a society that gives us everything that we can be, but it must come from our personal desire.”

First game at 45, how much longer are you willing to go ahead?

“When I am healthy, my performances, in my opinion, are at a very good level. I think that my presence is most important. The players that make an impact on the group matter and I think I can still be the player that makes the difference. As long as my body supports me, I want to continue because my goal is to return to Serie A and bring joy to the people of Parma and the club. This is my goal and it should be the same for everyone.”

Given the difficulties of the group, where does this motivation come from that pushes you to continue?

“Discourse is first and foremost about the group, I always question my work first, but I think we have the opportunity, as we have shown it in some cases, to be the protagonists. However, we can only be like that if we play emotionally and temperamentally, like tonight. Today’s victory is not enough, we cannot be satisfied. Knowing that this is the foundation, we conclude that we have room for improvement and good potential, but each member of the group must feel the will and desire to do better.”

We have been waiting for the young players that we have in our roster for a long time, should we continue to wait or are there technical limitations?

“We have a team of many guys who have the potential to do something important in their careers. But the difference lies in the desire and attitude with which they approach matches. In football, what makes a player special is the many instances it is the character, the attitude, the influence that a person has on a group: an example is my friend Gattuso, who, despite being a good player, changed the way he spends time with your teammates, in your desire to fight and win. together. These players make the difference on the team.”