Parma Coach Roberto D’Aversa is without Gervinho for the trip to Genoa and admits he “expected less criticism” this season.

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“Playing at this time is going to be a problem for all concerned and not just us, as we need a very early lunch, but all this mustn’t become an alibi,” warned the Coach in his Press conference.

Parma Coach Roberto D’Aversa is without Gervinho for the trip to Genoa and admits he “expected less criticism” this season.

It kicks off at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“Playing at this time is going to be a problem for all concerned and not just us, as we need a very early lunch, but all this mustn’t become an alibi,” warned the Coach in his Press conference.

“I still have to evaluate Luca Siligardi and Amato Ciciretti, but whoever steps on to that field will be there because they’ve proved themselves.”

Gervinho has made a big impact since arriving from Hebei China Fortune, scoring three goals in just five Serie A games.

“We’re keeping Gervinho out to avoid any risks, as he has a slight injury. Alberto Grassi and Roberto Inglese were forced to miss some matches after knocks, while Jonathan Biabiany and Gazzola have muscular issues.

“I don’t believe in bad luck, but in hard work. I will admit, after all the difficulties we had, I expected less criticism about our style of football. We are aiming for Serie A safety here.”

Today’s opponents Genoa have current Capocannoniere Krzysztof Piatek, who has an extraordinary eight goals in six Serie A games.

“He is scoring a huge amount, but Genoa have quality all through the squad, such as Domenico Criscito and Romulo.”

Parma squad for Genoa: Bagheria, Frattali, Sepe; Bastoni, Bruno Alves, Di Maggio, Gagliolo, Gazzola, Gobbi, Iacoponi; Barillà, Camara, Deiola, Rigoni, Stulac; Biabiany, Ceravolo, Ciciretti, Da Cruz, Di Gaudio, Siligardi, Sprocati

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