Parma, Cuesta after the draw with Napoli: "We wanted to win, we'll take the point anyway."

The draw against Napoli left Parma with mixed feelings. On the one hand, there's satisfaction at having held off one of the top teams, on the other, the knowledge that the road to survival still lies ahead. Coach Carlos Cuesta emphasized this in his post-match remarks.

"I thank the boys for all their work on the pitch and the fans for their support," he said. "We wanted to give our fans a win, but we didn't manage it. We'll take this point anyway." A result that moves the standings, but it's still not enough to secure the team's safety.

"We haven't achieved our safety goal yet, and we have to finish it," Cuesta added, keeping the tension high ahead of the season finale. The final six games, according to the coach, represent a crucial step. "They must be an opportunity to work and improve. We must continue to grow."

The coach then highlighted the team's defensive performance, emphasizing the spirit of sacrifice shown on the pitch. "Defensively, the whole group helped each other today; there was great effort." But the focus remains on the future, with the ambition of making a step forward in terms of play as well. "We want to improve and have more possession in the opponent's half."

There was also time for a comment on Elphege's debut as a starter. "He gave everything on the pitch and is a guy who works every day with a smile," Cuesta explained. "We hope this performance gives him consistency."