Lets analyse it. Lets forget he is our teams captain. Lets leave all emotions aside.
Juve Vs Livorno:
Del Piero played a very good first half. Assisted the goal and was very active. Ranieri opt for him not to play 90 min for the NT sake.
Juve Vs Cagliari:
Del Piero was not upto his name on this game. He did have some nice passes. Moved alot better once Camoranesi was brought on. Scored a goal (although was a tap in). Lifted the whole teams spirit whenever cagliari scored a goal.
Juve Vs Udinese:
Was our best man on the field. Was seriously unlucky not score. hit the post 3 times and played 4 wonderful freekicks. He showed great fitness as well. He was playing for both himself and the midfield.
Juve Vs Roma:
Aside from missing out the penalty he had an OK game. Created the chance of the first goal. Tried to score, played a nice freekick. Moved well on the field. People might argue that he held the ball alot at his feet but he was only doing so when non of the players were ready to receive a pass. Still not an optimum game for Del Piero. Fitness wise he was alright, especially taking in mind that he was covering alot for Nedved on the left side.
Looking at the above, he is still not at his optimum performance level but lets not forget that he did not have fuill preseason training due to injury. I also beleive his contract negatiation is getting to him. So they better seal it fast.
I beleive he should be a starter for Juventus. He is one of the few players who can make a difference. he lifts up the spirit of the whole team when he plays.. Players like that should always start if fit. His age on the other hand is a slight issue. Ranieri should use him wisely. Every few game he should be rested on the bench especially if an important game is yet a head.
Nedved on the other hand, should get more resting time... If only Tiago and Almiron can realise that it is time to start playing football.
Juve Vs Livorno:
Del Piero played a very good first half. Assisted the goal and was very active. Ranieri opt for him not to play 90 min for the NT sake.
Juve Vs Cagliari:
Del Piero was not upto his name on this game. He did have some nice passes. Moved alot better once Camoranesi was brought on. Scored a goal (although was a tap in). Lifted the whole teams spirit whenever cagliari scored a goal.
Juve Vs Udinese:
Was our best man on the field. Was seriously unlucky not score. hit the post 3 times and played 4 wonderful freekicks. He showed great fitness as well. He was playing for both himself and the midfield.
Juve Vs Roma:
Aside from missing out the penalty he had an OK game. Created the chance of the first goal. Tried to score, played a nice freekick. Moved well on the field. People might argue that he held the ball alot at his feet but he was only doing so when non of the players were ready to receive a pass. Still not an optimum game for Del Piero. Fitness wise he was alright, especially taking in mind that he was covering alot for Nedved on the left side.
Looking at the above, he is still not at his optimum performance level but lets not forget that he did not have fuill preseason training due to injury. I also beleive his contract negatiation is getting to him. So they better seal it fast.
I beleive he should be a starter for Juventus. He is one of the few players who can make a difference. he lifts up the spirit of the whole team when he plays.. Players like that should always start if fit. His age on the other hand is a slight issue. Ranieri should use him wisely. Every few game he should be rested on the bench especially if an important game is yet a head.
Nedved on the other hand, should get more resting time... If only Tiago and Almiron can realise that it is time to start playing football.
