Lippi Talk

Lippi: This Juve Side Resembles Mine

Former Juventus coach Marcello Lippi heaped praise on captain Alessandro Del Piero, whom he believes will play for many more years at the highest level.

Lippi was present for the commemorative ceremony in honour of Gianni Agnelli, where he commented on his former team and their performances.

"This Juve side is similar to my first Juve," declared the World Cup-winning coach. "It was the group of the 'older' players to push the others, who went after them very well, and it was Ranieri who was able to spirit.

"From a great anger, a great determination and desire, a return to winning ways was born," he added.

Lippi praised in particular Del Piero, who grew up under his wing.

He enthused, "He will continue playing for many more years and he will amaze you. He will stop much later than expected because he likes to work too much on the pitch and he does this meticulously."