Juventus face Udinese and Antonio di Natale today.

Di Natale had been on the verge of a transfer to Juventus in the summer, but turned it down to see out his career in Udine.

"There is an excellent rapport with Antonio," said Del Neri. "He made his lifestyle choice, as he is well loved in Udine and has put down roots there. We must respect it, but he did not 'reject' Juventus so much as reaffirm his commitment to Udinese."