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Del Piero: ‘I didn’t expect Zidane to become a coach’

Del Piero: ‘I didn’t expect Zidane to become a coach’

Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero has released an interview with Marca five days before the Champions League finale between Real Madrid and Juve. The former Italy star knows very well both Zinedine Zidane and Gigi Buffon, two of the stars of the incoming showdown at the Millennium Stadium.

“Buffon is absolutely obsessed with the Champions League. He’s become made thinking about it”, Del Piero told Marca.

“He’s looking forward to lifting the cup, I am sure he will be among the best players on the pitch.”

“When I was playing for Juventus alongside Zidane, he was always in sync with everybody because he wanted to help each one of his teammates despite his stunning technique. I didn’t expect him to become a manager but it could have been predictable given that he was always able to read the game. That’s why he always takes the best decisions as a manager and that’s why he has won everything so far.”