AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini was happy to be in Udinese to see son Daniel make his Italy debut on Monday.
Monza attacker Daniel Maldini featured in Italy's 4-1 Nations League win against Israel.
His father told TV12: "My career began here in Udine as a professional; I always come back very willingly. What I experienced are emotions as a father, are much stronger than those of playing football."
On Udinese, who will take to the field in Milan on Saturday, he said: "I have always considered Udinese one of the most physical teams ever and last year's problems surprised me a lot. I think they have reached a status where they can aspire not only to safety.
"(Lorenzo) Lucca? He is a rare commodity, a centre forward from another era."
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