New Parma head coach Christian Chivu believes that the ‘psychological facet’ will likely be ‘extra essential’ than any technical or bodily issue within the remaining months of the season.
The Gialloblu sacked Fabio Pecchia after their fourth consecutive Serie A defeat in opposition to Roma final weekend and with steering the workforce out of the relegation zone.
Whereas the previous Nerazzurri and Roma defender admitted being ‘stunned’ by the Ducali’s name, he proved to have clear concept of what to begin from to revive his workforce, as he’s satisfied they lack ‘confidence’ and urged the gamers to ‘take extra accountability’.
Chivu: Parma gamers want to point out want to remain in Serie A
“We met on the identical day we arrived in Parma. I used to be stunned by the decision from a membership that had the braveness to ask me for an interview”, Chivu informed reporters in his first press convention as Parma head coach, as .
“I do know the truth of a membership with a long-term challenge, and I’m happy to have been contacted and chosen.
“I’m pleased to be a part of a membership with nice ambition. There’s an essential challenge right here. The squad is stuffed with gifted younger gamers the membership is investing in, and our job is to get outcomes whereas serving to them develop.
“Proper now, there’s a insecurity as a result of latest outcomes, so I’ve targeted on restoring perception and braveness. We have to be proactive—confidence is essential for younger gamers. My gamers are the most effective, and I’ve to present them my all.
Chivu has spent the previous couple of months analysing matches to remain up to date with the sport’s newest developments, however he is aware of that his precedence in his new position will likely be to discover a technique to ‘be heard and earn credibility’ together with his gamers.
“Throughout these months, I devoted lots of time to learning and touring,” the 44-year-old stated.
“I watched many matches and resumed my UEFA evaluation work on the Champions League. It’s an excellent job as a result of it lets you interact with prime coaches and golf equipment whereas learning new soccer tendencies.
“Management is innate—not everybody has it—however you want to press the fitting buttons to spice up self-confidence. It’s about transmitting perception and braveness. Management comes from a small group of gamers who can move it on to the remainder of the squad, permitting everybody to carry out and provides extra.
“You join with younger gamers by trusting them, speaking to them, and giving them suggestions. You’ll want to discover the fitting technique to be heard and earn credibility.
“It’s essential for them to see somebody they recognise as credible, somebody who conveys one thing helpful each in soccer and in life.
“Sensitivity is vital—you want the fitting strategy for every particular person, as everyone seems to be totally different. Communication and the boldness you instill are essential.”
The Rumanian coach claimed he’ll instantly attempt to change his workforce’s mindset, however the sense of accountability of his gamers was additionally a key subject of his unveiling press convention.
“It’s not a simple second—confidence is missing,” Chivu conceded.
“Our focus has been on that. We’ve tried to inject enthusiasm to carry a distinct mindset in comparison with the previous couple of video games. It takes time and endurance. Dedication is required to make sure the workforce approaches video games with a distinct mentality.”
“At first, we’d like factors—successful video games makes every part simpler. It helps us work properly collectively and enhance particular person performances.
“We’d like one thing further in comparison with what’s been finished to this point. The gamers should take extra accountability—they should present the need to maintain this membership in Serie A.
“I can’t decide the workforce bodily but as a result of they’re mentally down, and the 2 elements should be addressed collectively.
“We might want to do lots of bodily work—it has already been a spotlight—however the psychological facet is much more essential proper now.
“I wish to thank the president and the membership for his or her belief. I’m honored to be a part of this challenge. That is the most effective I might have hoped for after I began teaching.
“I started with youth groups, and for me, Parma is the best stage I can aspire to proper now. I embrace this accountability and the chance to work for a membership with a robust challenge. Working with younger gamers excites me, and I wish to carry that vitality to the gifted gamers on this squad.”
Dennis Man’s improvement appeared to cease after a promising begin to the season, and Chivu made clear he needs ‘rather more’ from his ahead.
“Dennis, just like the others, must work exhausting, keep dedicated, and take accountability,” Chivu claimed.
“He’s an essential participant, however he has struggled since December. Our job is to get him again in form and restore him to the participant we all know he might be. What he confirmed at the beginning of the season isn’t sufficient—I would like rather more as a result of he has the potential to ship.”