Daniel Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.

After his father, Paolo Maldini, and grandpa, Cesare Maldini, Daniel is the third member of his family to be included in the Italy team setup.

First call-up to the senior national team for Daniel Maldini, who spoke at a press conference ahead of Italy's matches against Belgium and Israel. "I am very proud to be here, it is every

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti believes Daniel Maldini has been the creative spark the national side has been lacking ahead of its Nations League clash with Belgium.

Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football icon Paolo Maldini, received his first Italy call-up on Friday for Nations League games against Belgium and Israel.

ROME, OCT 8 - Monza forward Daniel Maldini, the son and grandson of AC Milan greats Paolo and Cesare Maldini respectively, expressed satisfaction on Tuesday after getting his first Italy call-up for the upcoming Nations League clashes against Belgium and Israel.

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has named AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia and Monza forward Daniel Maldini in a 23-man squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Daniele Maldini was called up by Italy coach Luciano Spalletti on Friday for Nations League matches and could follow in the footsteps of his father Paolo and grandfather Cesare, both former Italy captains.

Italy will now have a third-generation Maldini in the national team after Daniel, son of Milan great Paolo and nephew of Cesare, was Friday named among the 23 Azzurri called up by Luciano Spalletti for the double Nations League challenge,