Juventus Captain Alessandro Del Piero Satisfied With Victory Over Lyon

The striker is now turning his attention to the Europa League...

By Rick D'Andrea

Alex Del Piero - Juventus-Bari - Serie A (Getty Images)
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero insists his side's win over French giants Lyon was a step in the right direction as the Bianconeri prepare to take on Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League third round qualification.

"Yesterday's match at Cosenza against Lyon represents a positive sign for us, as the team prepares to commence the season," the striker told TuttoSport. "Our season will begin very shortly, as we take on Shamrock Rovers in Dublin in the Europa League qualifications.

"I am pleased with my performance, and that of the squad. The opponent was very strong, and in good physical condition.

"The match was conditioned with the sending off of [Aly] Cissokho in the first half, but other than the result, it was a positive match for us. We had other things we wanted to achieve during the match, and did so," he concluded.


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