Parma forward José Romero scored in the fourth matchday of the 2026-27 Serie A season, but his effort proved insufficient as Como won 2-1 through goals from Jacobo Ramon and Kaiki, leaving Carlos Cuesta García's side with a single point from four matches.
The result sharpens the question surrounding Romero's role at Parma. He is delivering at the individual level — one goal from three appearances, an average rating of 6.76, and clear signs of a player growing into the division — yet the team around him is not converting those contributions into results. A forward can only do so much when the collective concedes six goals and wins nothing.
Parma sit 17th in Serie A with one point from a record of no wins, one draw, and three defeats. Como, by contrast, claimed their third consecutive victory and moved to ten points, level with Lazio. The gap between the two sides on the night was not merely tactical; it was structural. Ramon and Kaiki both scored, meaning the visitors' defensive players contributed to the attacking output — precisely the kind of collective depth Parma currently lacks.
For Romero, the individual numbers carry a quiet optimism. At 23, he holds an AI overall of 68 out of 100, with a potential of 75, suggesting the ceiling is meaningfully higher than the current floor. One goal in three Serie A appearances is a reasonable return for a young forward finding his footing at this level. The concern is context: goals scored in losing causes accumulate as statistics but not as points, and Parma's position demands points urgently.
Cuesta García's side must find collective solutions before individual quality becomes irrelevant to the table.