After making way for Sebastian Giovinco 13 minutes from time, King Alex threw his coat to the ground in protest over his substitution.

"I threw it because they gave me the wrong size coat again!" Del Piero joked after Saturday's game where he set up the winner for Claudio Marchisio.

"These things can happen and it’s natural to react that way when you’re in the heat of the moment.

"It was not a good thing to do, but I don’t regret it either. When you are fired up and in the game, nobody likes to be substituted.

"After a few minutes the anger dissipates and it’s all over. There really is nothing to report on here."

Del Piero is playing a pivotal role for Juve so far this season as the Bianconeri are temporarily top, thanks to a 1-goal difference with holders Inter Milan.

The veteran forward, who finished top scorer in the league last season with 21 goals, scored seven times and dished out six assists so far this term.