Parma lost 0-2 to Cesena at the Mutti Training Center in Collecchio, and the bigger issue was the lack of threat in front of goal. Both Cesena goals came in the second half, with Carboni turning the ball into his own net in the 57th minute before Guidi scored from a loose ball after a free-kick move in the 60th.
TuttoMercatoWeb described it as a largely subdued match for the Crociati, who almost never managed to threaten the opposing goal. That fits the way the game unfolded. Parma spent too much of the afternoon chasing the ball and too little time asking questions of Cesena.
Parma's attacking problems
The result itself is not the sharpest warning sign. The lack of attacking presence is. Matija Frigan has made 7 appearances and has 0 goals and 0 assists this season, so Parma did not have much to lean on up front when the friendly turned against them.
Frigan's 171 minutes across those 7 appearances suggest he has been used in short bursts rather than as a fixed point in attack. His season rating is 6.6, which fits the broader pattern of steady but unspectacular output.
Parma's last five Serie A results are LWDLL, and they are 16th in Serie A with 8 points from 11 matches. The friendly loss does not need dressing up, because the attack already looked short of rhythm before this game.
Roma next for Gilardino's side
TuttoMercatoWeb said there were few positive signs for A. Gilardino, who will have a lot to think about ahead of the next league match against AS Roma on 2026-11-21. The own goal and Guidi's finish made the afternoon look worse, but the more important detail is that Parma never looked close to finding a reply.
If Gilardino wants a cleaner performance in Rome, he needs more than a better scoreline. He needs a side that creates more than Parma did here.
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