Nocerino: A Juventus Without Del Piero Does Not Exist
Juventus midfielder Antonio Nocerino has heaped praise on team-mate Alessandro Del Piero and says that life at the club without him is unthinkable.
The Golden Boy has had a disappointing start to the season and has scored just one goal in Serie A, a one-yard tap-in against Cagliari in week two.
The 32-year-old was also dropped from the Juventus starting line-up to face Fiorentina in the last round of Serie A matches, with Vincenzo Iaquinta taking his place.
To cap off a miserable last couple of weeks, Del Piero was then axed from Roberto Donadoni’s Italy squad to face Georgia and South Africa.
With Del Boy also suffering contract renewal problems with the Bianconeri, as well as disagreements with Coach Claudio Ranieri, some have questioned whether the club’s record goalscorer may leave.
“A Juventus without Del Piero does not exist,” declared Nocerino. “I hope that he can find an agreement over his contract very soon because he is a great. Del Piero is Juventus.
“Del Piero transmits serenity and calmness always. He is an exceptional person, relaxed, and always smiling. He is always willing to help you – he is a really splendid man.”
Nocerino has had an excellent start to the season with La Vecchia Signora and earned his first call-up to the Italian national team for Wednesday’s friendly with South Africa.
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