Juventus great Alessandro del Piero has set tongues wagging in Turin with his lack of support for coach Max Allegri.

Poor results against Empoli and Hellas Verona has turned up the heat on Allegri.

Indeed, after Juve's stumbles, fresh doubts are being raised about Allegri's position at Juve.

Asked for his opinion on the situation, Del Piero offered a vague answer amid claims he is in talks himself about return to Juve in a front office role.

He said in the Sky Italia studio on Sunday: "Would I confirm Allegri? I don't decide anything. If one day I can decide, I will answer you..."