Juventus endured its worst domestic season since 1990–91, superstar Alessandro Del Piero on 8 November 1998, picked up a serious knee injury in the final minutes of a 2–2 draw with Udinese; and a backlash for France's World Cup hero Zinedine Zidane. After winning the World Cup with France last July Zidane promptly injured a knee and in November brought another injury. Contrary to the previous four seasons under the guidance of Marcello Lippi, Juventus' offense malfunctioned. In December, Lippi announced his departure in June to manage Inter the next season and in February Lippi was let go by the club, with successful former Parma coach Carlo Ancelotti taking over.