Alessandro Del Piero reveals Roberto Donadoni did not call to explain why he was left out of the Italy squad against Spain.

“He called me last time. In any case, the Coach knows me well and will then make his decision. I hope to be there, too.”

In previous occasions when the Juventus captain had been left off the Azzurri list, the Coach had called to explain his decision.

The fact he has not been in contact when unveiling the squad for Wednesday’s friendly test with Spain suggests Del Piero’s chances of entering Euro 2008 are very slim. Yet he is on fine form and repeatedly ran rings around Marco Materazzi in last night’s 2-1 victory away to Inter.

“We cannot have regrets about how the season has gone. We must always give our all in every game and not think about what could have been,” continued Del Piero.

“It is only right to aim for the top, but now we can look above and below us in the standings. Balance is needed.”

Third place appears to be under lock and key, but Juventus are confident of catching Roma in second too.

Alex has matched Juve legend Gaetano Scirea’s club record of 552 official games in a Bianconeri jersey.

“I could have celebrated it with a goal, but I wasted such a great chance. It was a good move with David Trezeguet and a shame I really messed that up.”

Juve were already leading when Del Piero exchanged passes repeatedly with Trezeguet on the counter only to fire straight at Julio Cesar.