Parma coach Roberto D’Aversa said he accepts criticism but claimed there’s often ‘no trust in the coach’s choices’.
Ahead of the home game against Milan on Saturday, D’Aversa responded to some of the critics regarding the management of the squad.
And when he was asked about Gervinho’s conditions, he started talking about Valentin Mihaila, who replaced the Ivorian in the 2-2 draw with Benevento last time.
Parma coach Roberto D’Aversa said he accepts criticism but claimed there’s often ‘no trust in the coach’s choices’.
Ahead of the home game against Milan on Saturday, D’Aversa responded to some of the critics regarding the management of the squad.
And when he was asked about Gervinho’s conditions, he started talking about Valentin Mihaila, who replaced the Ivorian in the 2-2 draw with Benevento last time.
“I was expecting a question about Mihaila, because there has been a lot of talk about it and for some time we have only talked about how the coach used Mihaila,” D’Aversa said.
“When I arrived, Mihaila had played one game, and since I have been here, he has made a number of important appearances.
“But it’s not about his qualities, he has enormous qualities, but because he came from an injury.
“The management have taken into account that he may have some problems, but in recent years there’s no trust in the coach when he makes a choice or not.
“Sometimes the coach’s professionalism is questioned. Mihaila was not well in the national team, he returned in very bad conditions. To play in the national team, he received treatment. We try to safeguard our heritage.”
Then D’Aversa replied to the question about Gervinho’s presence against Milan, as Parma fight for a new contract in Serie A.
The Gialloblu are currently 19th in the table, four points behind safety, and D’Aversa said Gervinho, who struggled against the Streghe last time, has helped them stay up in the past.
“Gervinho didn’t play a match at his level, but in the past years he has allowed us stay in the division,” he said. “Gervinho went himself, although not available for the last match, he travelled for international duty with an injury.
“Those four days lost may have compromised the performance of a footballer returning from injury, but he must not be crucified.
“We hope that he can make us win the game tomorrow, as he has done in the past.”
D’Aversa then concluded the press conference by saying that he doesn’t accept when the professionalism of his staff is questioned.
“As long as you criticise the coach, OK,” he said. “But when you touch the staff or anything else, it doesn’t suit me.
“There must be criticism, God forbid, but I don’t accept when professionalism is questioned, especially when it comes to my staff.”