Parma Players Criticized After Juventus Loss: Konaté, Touré, and Lontani Under Fire

Parma experienced their second consecutive defeat, and as is often the case after a loss, certain players are being singled out. Several players were mentioned by various websites and newspapers as the worst performers in the match against Juventus. The most prominent among them are Abdou-Salam Konaté and El Bilal Touré. Konaté is criticized for losing possession that led to Juventus's second goal, while Touré appears to be struggling to integrate into the team, often stifled by the Juventus defense. Troilo also receives a mention for his deflection that proved decisive in Nico Gonzalez's opening goal.

Notably, two newspapers, La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport, have also included Simone Lontani among the worst players. They have criticized the performance of the young player, born in 2008, who, after a promising start to the game, reportedly faded and became less involved. However, other newspapers and websites hold a different view, having given positive evaluations to the number 76 player for Parma.

Ratings from Websites and Newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Lontani - 5: “This cannot be a definitive judgment for a young player just starting in professional football. However, the failing grade stems from a game spent on the fringes; he doesn't project confidence. Needs to improve.”
Konaté - 5.5: “Lacking presence and sometimes distracted. He found himself in the midst of the game without the necessary drive expected from a substitute. Dangerous misplaced passes, and the overall attitude was incorrect.”

Corriere dello Sport:
Lontani - 5: “Quick and agile at the start, immediately forcing Lucumi into a yellow card, but quickly faded.”
Konaté - 5: “Lost the ball that led to the second goal.”
Troilo - 5: “Style not perfect and often effective, but then problems emerged: deflection on Nico's goal and some borderline interventions.”
Touré - 5: “The former Atalanta player was tightly marked by Kalulu and Bremer and was barely involved in the game.”

TuttoMercatoWeb:
Konaté - 4.5: “Lost a crucial ball in midfield, allowing Juventus to break away and score the second goal through Koopmeiners. Also received a yellow card in stoppage time for a foul on Kolo Muani.”
Touré - 5: “A very difficult match amidst the tight Juventus defense; he struggled to hold onto the ball. More will be needed from him for Parma to score a goal.”

ParmaLive.com:
Konaté - 5: “It's only his third professional match, but the error on the second goal was a major mistake.”
Touré - 5: “Not an easy game for the former Atalanta forward, often left isolated by his teammates. He showed effort but ultimately failed to pose a threat to the Juventus defense, losing several duels.”