Cassano dedicates goals to Parma teammate Biabany

Parma star Antonio Cassano has dedicated his brace against Chievo Verona to his ill teammate Jonathan Biabany.

It was recently revealed that the 26-year-old winger’s deadline day transfer to AC Milan had collapsed after medical tests had found an irregular heartbeat.

Parma won 3-2 at Chievo on Sunday afternoon, with the Bari native scoring a brace which he dedicated to his teammate.

“I certainly dedicate the brace to Biabiany, someone I really care about. I hope he can resolve his problems as soon as possible,” Cassano told Sky Sport Italia.

“He is fundamental for us, not just as a player, but as a guy. I understand what he’s going through and I’m close to him.”

“Am I a leader of the team? No, the leaders are [Alessandro] Lucarelli, [Massimo] Gobbi and [Mattia] Cassani, people pulling the cart. I occasionally deviate from the rules, and can not be considered as such.

“National team recall? I think the discussion is closed, it is right that they begin another journey without me and with a great coach. Among other things, with [Antonio] Conte you have to run so much.”