Alessandro Del Piero becomes "Captain Alex"

Thursday, in prime time on Channel 5, on the occasion of the first episode of Striscia la notizia – the voice of presence comes to the studio a special guest: Alex Del Piero. The world champion comes in the unprecedented role of “Captain Alex,” a superhero with a sporting heart and an ironic soul. Recognizable by the X on his chest, his distinctive sign and symbolic weapon against injustice and inefficiency, he will be joined by a special ally: his trusty sparrow, this time in an extra large version.

Aldo Seghedoni

Among the situations addressed by the new superhero of Antonio Ricci’s satirical news program, even the most common ones: is there interference in the neighborhood? Is the electronic gate not working? Here comes “Captain Alex” who, with a powerful and precise lob, solves the problem in his own way.

He has quite different thoughts, however, Luciano Spalletti, who spoke in a press conference on the eve of his Juventus’ Champions League match against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica. “When you play against teams like that you face a piece of soccer history, an’identity. Portuguese teams get you into their rhythm, if you are not careful you end up in it and by the time you realize it, it is late. I expect our players to be ready. With Jose there&#8217s been a first period where we said something to each other, more him than me, then we esteemed and appreciated each other. It will be a pleasure to meet him again, in games where Mourinho is there, the volume of soccer is turned up. For me to be on the&#8217other bench is a source of pride”.

Challenge in challenge that between the two coaches, with the Special One returning to the hosts’Allianz Stadium bench that he has already occupied on several occasions: “Against him you always expect something different, it&#8217s an important challenge for us and for them: it&#8217s a direct confrontation. I expect an aggressive Benfica, they will be forced, like us, to put their own identity into the match. I am convinced that it will come out an interesting challenge”.

Inevitable questions about the market: “With the management we see each other every day. Comolli also came to our training this morning. These are questions you have to ask them, but I don’t expect anything at all. We go forward with quiet consistency and confident that we can go and fight for our goals with the players I found here. Then it is clear that injuries can make people think of something else, but I am happy with the players I have available”.