Il Capitano Alessandro Del Piero (94 Viewers)
- Thread starter Chxta
- Start date
Ranieri salutes Del Piero approach
Sunday 25 November, 2007
Claudio Ranieri praised Alex Del Piero’s attitude and admits it is not easy to pick a starting XI at Juventus.
“Everyone in this squad deserves to play, but it is better for a Coach to have these dilemmas rather than struggling to fill the gaps,” said the tactician.
Del Piero was on the bench for the 5-0 demolition job on Palermo, but in his 20 minutes on the field scored two goals and set up another for Marco Marchionni.
“He has the right hunger and dived right into the game. I saw he had a bit of a row with Raffaele Palladino, but he is the captain and was right in making sure his status was respected.”
The Under-21 international had complained about a pass when Del Piero was caught on camera telling Palladino to “shut up.”
This was a very important victory for the Bianconeri, who had drawn their last two games before this big result.
“I was very worried beforehand, as Palermo are a great squad and were unbeaten in six. We were afraid of them, but did not allow them to launch their usual counter-attacks,” continued Ranieri.
“I am very happy with the performance, all the players are in good shape. I saw a great spirit and we are proving that with each game. What we may lack in quality we make up for in character.”
Juventus are in second place alongside Roma and Udinese on 25 points, but the Giallorossi and leaders Inter have a game in hand.
“It is a very entertaining season and we want to keep it alive as long as possible
Sunday 25 November, 2007
Claudio Ranieri praised Alex Del Piero’s attitude and admits it is not easy to pick a starting XI at Juventus.
“Everyone in this squad deserves to play, but it is better for a Coach to have these dilemmas rather than struggling to fill the gaps,” said the tactician.
Del Piero was on the bench for the 5-0 demolition job on Palermo, but in his 20 minutes on the field scored two goals and set up another for Marco Marchionni.
“He has the right hunger and dived right into the game. I saw he had a bit of a row with Raffaele Palladino, but he is the captain and was right in making sure his status was respected.”
The Under-21 international had complained about a pass when Del Piero was caught on camera telling Palladino to “shut up.”
This was a very important victory for the Bianconeri, who had drawn their last two games before this big result.
“I was very worried beforehand, as Palermo are a great squad and were unbeaten in six. We were afraid of them, but did not allow them to launch their usual counter-attacks,” continued Ranieri.
“I am very happy with the performance, all the players are in good shape. I saw a great spirit and we are proving that with each game. What we may lack in quality we make up for in character.”
Juventus are in second place alongside Roma and Udinese on 25 points, but the Giallorossi and leaders Inter have a game in hand.
“It is a very entertaining season and we want to keep it alive as long as possible
I just read it there.
Bah, those things happens during the match, Palladino maybe not pleased that he was on the bench after some good actions in juvé & squadra team.
Everything seems to be back to normal now, very pleased about the match & the first goal of the captain.
Iaquinta was not so good, but my match opinion I will give tomorrow in the other topic
Bah, those things happens during the match, Palladino maybe not pleased that he was on the bench after some good actions in juvé & squadra team.
Everything seems to be back to normal now, very pleased about the match & the first goal of the captain.
Iaquinta was not so good, but my match opinion I will give tomorrow in the other topic
That's right. I suppose all of us that played football - whatever level it may've been - can agree that these things happen on the field all the time. I mean I've been close to fist fights with some of my best mates for not recieving or delivering the pass in the right moment, but it's all forgotten once you walk off the pitch.
I really do believe DP is most effective coming of the bench in the last few years. Capello did take that tactic to new levels when he stubbornly didn't play him because of a out-of-form Ibrahimovic, but there is obviously something about it. Seeing DP in the last 30 minutes is like seeing another player, a younger, more decisive player.
I know it will hurt him to accept such a role, it will hurt most fans as well, but if he could do it, it would really be best for the team. Playing Iaquinta from the start really wears down defenders and that suits DP perfectly.
It's not about benching DP, it's about getting the most out of him and I really believe this is the way to go.
I know it will hurt him to accept such a role, it will hurt most fans as well, but if he could do it, it would really be best for the team. Playing Iaquinta from the start really wears down defenders and that suits DP perfectly.
It's not about benching DP, it's about getting the most out of him and I really believe this is the way to go.
Few more things, that free-kick was sublime.
And DP was right to shut Palladino up. I never saw DP so "authorative" and the expression on Palladino's face proves he was wrong and it was right for DP to set him straight. Palladino looked like a wounded puppy, I didn't DP had such behaviour in him.
And DP was right to shut Palladino up. I never saw DP so "authorative" and the expression on Palladino's face proves he was wrong and it was right for DP to set him straight. Palladino looked like a wounded puppy, I didn't DP had such behaviour in him.
Alex: I expected a brace
Alessandro Del Piero claims his self-belief helped him net twice against Palermo and is hoping his performance caught Roberto Donadoni’s eye.
The Bianconeri captain has weathered a tough period on the Juve bench and wasn’t included in Donadoni’s latest Italy squad.
However, the talismanic 33-year-old reasserted his importance to the Old Lady’s cause by scoring twice as a substitute in last night’s 5-0 demolition of Palermo.
“Before the game I said that I’d score twice,” Pinturricchio told Sky Sport Italia as he left the pitch.
“I never lost my confidence. I am in excellent physical condition and I am enjoying a happy period thanks to the birth of my son.”
There appeared to be some friction during the game between Del Piero and strike partner Raffaele Palladino as the two exchanged heated words, but the captain insists that it was nothing to worry about.
“I told him that I couldn’t come to dinner after the game,” he joked. “Seriously, sometimes on the pitch people shout things but we sorted it out immediately.”
Juve have made an emphatic return to Serie A and are just three points behind leaders Inter as they await next Saturday’s crucial test away to Milan.
“We are a side with such potential, but we can’t take stock until after the first round of games,” Del Piero continued.
“We need to be humble and try our best. Milan are a great team, but so are we and our spirit can help us beat anyone.”
Alex concluded by admitting that he has set his sights on securing one of the places up for grabs in Italy’s squad for Euro 2008.
“I’m hoping to convince Donadoni,” he said. “He is considering me just as he is considering others. He will choose the best solution.”
Football Italia
