<span class="titolo">Del Piero: I Am No Super-Sub</span></p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <span class="sommario">Juventus symbol Alessandro Del Piero has declared that he does not see himself as some form of super-sub and wants to play games from the start.</span></p> The Golden Boy was left on the bench during Sunday evening’s clash with Palermo, but he entered the fray on 68 minutes and produced a magical cameo performance, scoring twice and creating another. </p> This has led to many journalists claiming that at the age of 33, Del Piero may be more decisive as a second-half super-sub, rather than as a starter. </p> Del Piero has been compared to Serie A legend Jose Altafini, who joined Juventus in 1972 at the age of 34. </p> The Brazilian stayed at the club for four seasons, and his role as a super-sub was crucial as Juve won the Scudetti in 1973 and 1975, and also reached a European Cup final. </p> “I am dividing opinion after my two goals as a substitute on Sunday,” said Del Piero. </p> “However I hope that my double will serve to show that I deserve to start from the beginning of the match. It is not easy for anyone to come on during a game, therefore I am very satisfied for the attitude that I have shown. </p> “I am ready for Milan and I do not see myself as the new Altafini.” </p> Del Piero also looked forward to renewing his rivalry with a Brazilian star of today, Ronaldo. During the 1997/98 season a common debate in the Italian press was of who the best player in the world was – Del Piero or Ronaldo. </p> “I am happy to be able to meet and embrace Ronaldo again and I am happy that he is well,” Del Piero concluded.</p> </div></p>
I don't think Juve sees him in that role either. Just the usual media speculation. He did play excellent against Palermo though.</p>
