++ [ originally posted by sallyinzaghi ] ++
Stats are just stats, not more than that ... Regardless of the statistics any neutral fan can tell you Alex was fairly invisible throughout this season. Having said this it doesnt mean that some of us Juve fans aren't loyal to him.
Look at the games again and you will see that DP contributed nothing to our game. Gimme a break, Capello substituting him had nothing to do with his personal taste of players. DP was given quite a number of chances by Capello to show something on the pitch - he was given the chance to start a game and yet after the first half he didnt do much for us. Such play must be called in question and so he was substituted because he did not give us anything.
I think Del Piero is a great player (still is despite many disagreeing); but so far this season has not been his. I understand some fans are loyal to him throughout his tough times, we all are because we're encouraging him to do better but our love for our captain shouldnt blind us. No player should come above the club. Del Piero is not an exception. I hope he will do well soon, for his sake, my sake and most importantly Juve's sake.