Daniel Maldini Monza player son of the legendary Paolo Maldini, The legendary former Milan defender and captain, made sure on Tuesday that he has never asked his father for advice on how to dribble past defenders.
Daniel is the third member of the Maldini family to be called by the Italian team. His good work at Monza allowed him to receive the call for the first time in his career. Luciano Spalletti for the Nations League matches against Belgium (October 10) and Israel (October 14).
22 years after Paulo and 61 after Cesare
Daniel arrived at the ‘Azzurra’ more than 22 years after the last presence of Paolo, his father, on June 18, 2002; and 61 years later Cesare, his grandfather, which he did for the last time in 1963.
“I have never asked my father how to dribble past defenders,” he said today in his first press conference as an international.
His family, which has always been linked to football, does not force the third generation.
“My family has always been close to me, but We haven’t talked much about this call. My father was happy, but he didn’t tell me anything in particular. I am proud to see the pictures of my father and grandfather here (Coverciano, sports city of the Italian Federation), but I live every day,” said Daniel Maldini.
Venezuela contacted him
“Venezuela also contacted me in the past to play (his mother is Venezuelan), but I always preferred to wait and make the right decision. “I think it was worth it,” he added.
Along with his father and grandfather, both protectors, he only shares the last name because Daniel plays in all attacking positions. The former Milan youth player, present in the ‘Scudetto’ year of 2022, signed this summer with Monza, a team where he found all the continuity he was looking for.
Kaká and Dybala, references
“Kaká was my idol, I loved watching him. Now Dybala is the player who impressed me the most in Serie A, because of his movements,” he commented.
“In attack, all positions suit me, maybe midfielder is better. But left, right or second striker doesn’t change for me,” said Daniel.
This Friday, October 11, Daniel will be 24 years old: “Being here in Italy is a birthday present.”
His debut could come the day before against Belgium at the Olympic Stadium in Rome or a few days later at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine against Israel.
Source: La Verdad
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