Del Piero eyes Viola return

May 9, 2001
TeamTalk

ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO, who picked up a slight muscle strain in Sunday night's 2-2 draw with Roma, is expected to resume training again today. After being told to rest yesterday, Del Piero will be looking to cement himself in Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the weekend trip to Florence. Meanwhile the three players who picked up bookings during the 2-2 draw with Roma will all miss this weekend's clash with Fiorentina. As expected Mark Iuliano, Gianluca Pessotto and Alessio Tacchinardi will be forced to sit out the game as Juventus look to reduce the six-point deficit separating themselves from Roma. Filippo Inzaghi is suffering from a slight sprain in his ankle but according to Juve's physician Riccardo Agricola, 'Pippo' will be ready for the game with Roberto Mancini's side, as will Edgar Davids who was forced to pull out of yesterday's training session with a slight blood clot.
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