Del Piero not finished at Juve, says Agnelli

January 28, 2001
Onefootball.com

Alessandro Del Piero won back some of his former fans at Juventus when he rolled back the years with some vintage touches as a first-half substitute in the 4-0 win over Vicenza.

During the week a disgruntled Del Piero had threatened to quit the club if he didn't play more regularly. However the 26-year-old striker won nothing but praise for his display after coming on for the injured David Trezeguet.

Juve president Umberto Agnelli said: "Del Piero played really well. I'm confident that he can be just as good a player as he was before his injury. Today he almost scored another great goal."

Coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to be drawn into the debate about Del Piero's future and preferred to focus on an impressive Juventus performance.

"The team were at their best," he said, "the players are confident and were aggressive and focused even when four-up.

"I don't think the scudetto is a three-horse race. There's Roma, Lazio and us, but anything is possible in Serie A."

Part of the reason for Juve's revival is the form of Filippo Inzaghi. The striker grabbed a hat-trick against Vicenza to make it seven goals in six games but was just glad to be in a winning team.

"We are playing better and better," he beamed. "I was pleased with my three goals but laying on an assist for Davids gave me more satisfaction."
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