Parma just pulled off one of the wildest moves in Serie A, showing coach Carlos Cuesta the door even after a 2-1 victory against Genoa during the international break. Seriously, a win! It turns out CEO Federico Cherubini explained the logic, saying it was “better to split when things were still going relatively well” and now Alberto Gilardino is making his debut against Inter. Talk about shaking things up!
Why You Fire a Coach After a Victory? Parma’s Wild Logic
So, about this Cuesta firing. Before that 2-1 win over Genoa, Parma had only scraped one point from their previous four rounds. That’s rough, no doubt. But still, getting the axe after a victory? Cherubini laid it out for DAZN Italia, saying last season they made a “courageous decision” hiring Cuesta, and even through difficulties, they always found ways to unite. This season? Not so much. He felt they “started in a slightly different way, and reacted differently to the same difficulties, so without that same sense of unity.” The CEO believed it was “better to split up when things were at least going relatively well, having finished last season positively and in Serie A.” What’s even crazier is his reasoning for doing it after a win: “because it was fairer not to wait for a bad result and make the most of that situation to take this action.” That’s some next-level strategic thinking, or maybe just incredibly cold.
Gilardino Steps In After Earning His Shot
Now, onto the new guy, Alberto Gilardino. This isn’t just some random hire, folks. Gilardino actually played for Parma as a centre-forward from 2002 to 2005. So, he knows the club. But Cherubini made it clear: Gilardino isn’t back just because he was a former player. He’s here “because of what he earned in a coaching career starting from the amateur teams, earning promotion to Serie A, and now being here.” That’s respect, right there. Cherubini added that Gilardino is “very motivated” and he loves his “humility and relaxed aura.” The CEO also touched on the squad, admitting fans might be disappointed losing important players every summer, but insisted they’ve created a “more complete squad compared to previous years” as part of a “long-term project, combining sustainability with competitiveness.” He hopes that continues with Gilardino at the helm.
Gilardino’s first test? A massive Serie A clash against Inter at San Siro. That match kicks off at 17:00 UK time (18:00 CEST). All eyes will be on how Parma performs under their new, familiar face. What a debut!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply