Alessandro Del Piero insists that his superb brace against Lazio are not meant as a gesture towards boss Claudio Ranieri. The Golden Boy had been left on the bench for three successive Serie A matches against Palermo, Milan and Atalanta, however he was restored to the first-team during the 3-2 win on Saturday against Lazio.“I was happy about our victory and also about my goals,” Del Piero told Tuttosport.
“I do not see the goals as a message to Ranieri; he is the coach and decides the team. I just think about playing and that is enough.”
Del Piero has a good record against Lazio and he scored two goals against them during a classic 4-3 win in Rome in December 1994.
“I also hit two goals against Lazio at the Olimpico in 1994-95, the first season that Lippi was manager,” continued the 33-year-old.
“We went on to win the Scudetto that year so I don’t know if there are any parallels to make or if it is just a coincidence.”
Del Piero finally spoke about his hopes for the Italian national team. Having been left out of Coach Roberto Donadoni’s squads for October and November, many have questioned if the forward has played the last game for his country.
“My objectives are Euro 2008 and the World Cup of 2010,” Del Piero stated confidently.
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“I do not see the goals as a message to Ranieri; he is the coach and decides the team. I just think about playing and that is enough.”
Del Piero has a good record against Lazio and he scored two goals against them during a classic 4-3 win in Rome in December 1994.
“I also hit two goals against Lazio at the Olimpico in 1994-95, the first season that Lippi was manager,” continued the 33-year-old.
“We went on to win the Scudetto that year so I don’t know if there are any parallels to make or if it is just a coincidence.”
Del Piero finally spoke about his hopes for the Italian national team. Having been left out of Coach Roberto Donadoni’s squads for October and November, many have questioned if the forward has played the last game for his country.
“My objectives are Euro 2008 and the World Cup of 2010,” Del Piero stated confidently.
www.goal.com - 17/12/2007 18:20
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