Paolo Maldini is within the stands as his son Daniel may make historical past tonight, turning into the third technology of Maldini to play for Italy. ‘It’s not simple carrying this surname.’
The Nations League match with Belgium kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
You’ll be able to observe all of the build-up and motion because it occurs on the Liveblog.
We may see historical past made this night, as Daniel Maldini is on the bench and will grow to be the third technology of the household to earn a senior cap for the Nazionale, 22 years after his father.
Grandfather Cesare was a participant, but in addition assistant supervisor to Enzo Bearzot on the 1982 World Cup, then turned coach himself from January 1997 to July 1998.
Cesare died in April 2016 on the age of 84.
Maldini dynasty continues with Daniel
“Daniel has at all times labored arduous and he earned this chance,” Paolo Maldini instructed Sky Sport Italia.
“He doubtless has high quality past the norm in his shot, the best way he sees the sport, and he has improved by way of his bodily energy.”
Whereas eldest son Christian had a short youth academy profession at Milan after which retired, Daniel has impressed following the mortgage after which switch to Monza.
“It’s not simple carrying this surname, he should be robust in dealing with that.”
