Agreed, even though, this shouldn't have been Del Piero's reaction to the aggression he did face. IL Capitano is bigger than that, Rab.
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Alessandro Del Piero admits he apologised repeatedly for the horrific challenge on Modena’s Nicola Campedelli.
The midfielder had to be stretchered off after the Juventus captain hacked him down in last night’s 1-0 victory for the Bianconeri.
“It was a difficult, hard game, one in which we struggled, and I am very sorry for my foul on Campedelli,” said the captain.
“Obviously I apologised to him both during and after the match, going to check on his condition following the final whistle.”
Campedelli suffered ankle ligament damage and initial reports suggest he'll be out for at least a month.
Modena Coach Bortolo Mutti slammed Del Piero for the tackle that he felt deserved a dismissal, especially as Juve went on to win 1-0 in the final minute.
“It’s great to win again on our travels after a series of fairly disappointing results,” continued the Italian international.
“At this stage of the season it is crucial we speed up our progress and to do that just winning at home is not enough. I’m content with the victory and my own performance, as at the moment I am playing well.”
Serie B fixtures are generally spread out over Saturday afternoon with a Friday and Monday evening game.
However, the Lega Calcio has today announced that Juventus will play on a Sunday in their top of the table clash with Piacenza on March 4.
“Now we face this appointment with Piacenza and playing on a Sunday almost gives me a sense of nostalgia,” smiled the former Serie A star.
The Lega Calcio has also confirmed that in Serie A Ascoli-Roma and Livorno-Inter will be played on Saturday March 3 at 15.00 local time, 14.00 in the UK, while Milan-Chievo is the evening game. All other Serie A fixtures are on Sunday afternoon.
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The midfielder had to be stretchered off after the Juventus captain hacked him down in last night’s 1-0 victory for the Bianconeri.
“It was a difficult, hard game, one in which we struggled, and I am very sorry for my foul on Campedelli,” said the captain.
“Obviously I apologised to him both during and after the match, going to check on his condition following the final whistle.”
Campedelli suffered ankle ligament damage and initial reports suggest he'll be out for at least a month.
Modena Coach Bortolo Mutti slammed Del Piero for the tackle that he felt deserved a dismissal, especially as Juve went on to win 1-0 in the final minute.
“It’s great to win again on our travels after a series of fairly disappointing results,” continued the Italian international.
“At this stage of the season it is crucial we speed up our progress and to do that just winning at home is not enough. I’m content with the victory and my own performance, as at the moment I am playing well.”
Serie B fixtures are generally spread out over Saturday afternoon with a Friday and Monday evening game.
However, the Lega Calcio has today announced that Juventus will play on a Sunday in their top of the table clash with Piacenza on March 4.
“Now we face this appointment with Piacenza and playing on a Sunday almost gives me a sense of nostalgia,” smiled the former Serie A star.
The Lega Calcio has also confirmed that in Serie A Ascoli-Roma and Livorno-Inter will be played on Saturday March 3 at 15.00 local time, 14.00 in the UK, while Milan-Chievo is the evening game. All other Serie A fixtures are on Sunday afternoon.
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especially when it comes to a legend and great player like Alex!
No matter what people think, sometimes you're unlucky in your tackles. I'm sure Del Piero didn't want to injure the guy. Perhaps he did want to hurt him a little though. Anyways, he apologises during and after the game and checks the guy's condition. What more can you do? Especially after the fouls DP himself suffered during the game.
I'm not against aggression in football, on the contrary, I prefer motivated aggressive players. But being aggressive and tough is a thing and intentional hurting is completely another different thing. Unfortunately, Del Piero has been a victim to such a howler since his career's early days as well as Marco Van Basten. I said earlier that Del Piero shouldn't have reacted that way, but at the end I have to admit that he's suffered and, without a doubt, he doesn't want to suffer and suffer again.
A lot of the "criticism" from rival football fans against Del Piero was always that he's too soft and not fighting it on the pitch... (not that they were right). Italians like aggression in football sometimes, they say it's the sports of men. I like the fact that Del Piero was never dirty and rough.... but this probably adds points to him in the Italian public in the end.
even if u dont like del pierio, i think this man is the most descent person in the soccer world. i mean it was obvious even after the challenge del piero was'nt thinking right and seemed very nervous and that why dd made the right choice of replacing him bec he had to sort it out with the injured player. honestly dp is the aristocrat of italian football with out a doubt!