The Juventus head coach was full of praise for the veteran striker and also spoke highly of Gianluigi Buffon, claiming that they were his “extra weapons”.
There has been a lot of criticism against the manager for continuing to dismiss the legendary striker, and not including him in his starting line up.
The public outcry grew after his regular strikers’ were inefficient in finding the net on regular occasion.
Del Piero gave the lead to the Turin side in their Coppa Italia semi-final against AC Milan, a match in which he started. In the match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan, he was used as
a substitute and he did not disappoint the Juventus faithful. The goal was the first of the league season for Del Piero.
Conte went on to praise the veteran striker alongside their goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gianluigi-Buffon-c14833, and commented:
“In my view Del
Piero and Buffon are our extra weapons. At this moment Ale is in good shape and therefore he’s playing. He also played in the
Coppa and he repaid me with an excellent performance.”
He further commented on the hard work done by the striker this year, and mentioned the professional relationship they enjoyed, and remarked:
“When he gets the ball between his feet, it’s difficult for him to not get it in the net. We have a very honest rapport and he knows what I think.”
Diverting his attention from the impact of the two veterans on the race for the Scudetto, the former Lecce star opined that it is not in their hands now. He showered the
Rossoneri with pride, stating that they had shown who the “strongest: side in the Lega is. Commenting on the issue, he stated:
“How much do we believe in the title? It is in Milan’s hands. I don’t want to upset anyone, but I am objective. As of today Milan are the strongest side in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 and I hope
they do well against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 in the Champions League quarter-final.”
Even though the 42-year-old has wished the best for the Diavolo, a lengthier run in the UEFA Champions League might actually benefit the Bianconeri. The midweek clashes
might drain the Rossoneri along and coupled with their injury concerns, it would stretch Massimiliano Allegri’s men.
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