Del Piero: We Can Win The Scudetto

Del Piero: We Can Win The Scudetto

Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero was highly encouraged by what he saw from his side in their opening game of the season against Fiorentina, and believes it proves that they can fight for the Scudetto.


The Bianconeri largely impressed at the Stadio Franchi on Sunday night, and took the lead in the first half through Pavel Nedved.

Despite creating few chances, Fiorentina earned a share of the spoils in the penultimate minute of the match, thanks to Alberto Gilardino.

Although having to settle for a point, Del Piero was encouraged by Juve’s performance, but he has apologised for the easy one-on-one chance he missed at 1-0 which would have killed off the game.

"I hit the ball too low,” Del Piero confessed to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“However, against Fiorentina, I understood that we can really fight for the Scudetto.

“If we consider that it was the first day and a direct clash in a hostile stadium, and if we add to this what we created and just how little we risked giving away, the outcome is very comforting.

“I saw a balanced and determined Juve."

Juventus' second game of the season is at home to Udinese next weekend.

Gianni Wilson,goal.com