Alex sets San Siro date
Alessandro Del Piero admits he enjoyed facing off against Milan on the grand stage of San Siro again and can’t wait to return next season.
“I really enjoyed myself,” said the Juventus star after the 3-2 Trofeo Berlusconi defeat yesterday evening.
“It was great to come back to San Siro. It’s a fantastic stadium, there’s no doubt about it, and we can be fairly happy with our performance.”
Del Piero had scored the goal that put the Bianconeri 2-1 up, but a late push saw Milan emerge with the silverware in this prestigious friendly postponed from the summer due to Champions League commitments.
It was an important game for the World Cup winner, who has been treading the boards of Serie B this term and relished the opportunity to play in the spotlight.
“Juve still need to improve, but the players must focus on doing well this season and above all performing our duty for this club.”
They may be climbing towards an immediate promotion into the top flight after their demotion in the Calciopoli scandal, but not all is relaxed in Turin.
David Trezeguet and Gianluigi Buffon have confirmed they will only stay with Juventus if they can challenge for the Scudetto straight away, so how does Del Piero see the situation?
“It’s not just them the club has to convince, but me as well! Of course all of us want to fly high and be part of the great side that is Juventus. I’m sure the directors will do everything they can to give us a competitive squad.”
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