Despite criticism from the press after his 1998 injury , Alessandro Del Piero managed to transform into his new creative offensive role in Ancelotti 's team .
After losing some pace and agility following his injury in 1998 , Del Piero performed a muscle strengthening regime , and he took on a more creative role in a combination with Zidane behind the main striker Inzaghi under Ancelotti ; although he was accused by some in the media of not living up to his potential following his injury , he successfully adapted to his new creative attacking role .
Alessandro Del Piero