He may be 37-years-old and not set for a new contract at Juventus, but Alessandro Del Piero continues to amaze with his key role in his side’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday.
Martin Caceres had headed Juve ahead on 57 minutes, before Del Piero doubled their advantage in the 71st minute with a shot into the far corner.
Del Piero’s contribution impresed Juve boss Antonio Conte who lauded him after the game.
“He is in very good form, and he was absolutely decisive,” Conte said on the club’s website. “His experience and character are fundamental in this crucial moment of the season.”
Juve’s win may have ensured they broke their record of 30 games unbeaten but they remain four points behind leaders AC Milan.
Conte, though, was delighted to get past Inter, who are a side he believes should be higher on the table.
“We faced a great team, and it’s really hard to understand their current position in the table,” Conte said.
“In the first half, they caused us some difficulties. During the break I told my lads that we would revert to a three-man defence. I don’t know whether this change was decisive, but it helped turning the game around.”
Returning to the big topic of the night, Del Piero’s 40-minute cameo off the bench, certainly beggars the question, surely Juve have to offer him a new contract? Andrea Agnelli are you watching?