ROME: Alessandro Del Piero’s artistic touch appears to have deserted him. The striker known in Italy as Il Pinturicchio (The Little Artist) used to paint a beautiful picture, but not any more.
Currently in his 12th year with the Old Lady, the 30-year-old is facing up to the reality of having to fight for his place in the starting line-up.
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