Baldini praises humility of Donnarumma and Esposito in Italy squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Interim Italy coach Silvio Baldini commended Gianluigi Donnarumma and Francesco Pio Esposito for their humility during the team's training sessions. The Azzurri, comprising mostly Under-21 players, are preparing for friendly matches against Luxembourg and Greece this week. Baldini, who was promoted from the Under-21 position, expressed his surprise at the players’ willingness to support the younger squad. He emphasized the importance of this attitude, stating it was beneficial for team cohesion and morale. Looking ahead, these matches will provide an opportunity for the younger players to showcase their talents.
- •Silvio Baldini is interim coach for two friendly matches.
- •Italy will play Luxembourg on Wednesday and Greece on Sunday.
- •Baldini surprised by the humility of Donnarumma and Esposito.
- •The squad consists mostly of uncapped, younger players.
- •Opportunities for young players to demonstrate their skills.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Baldini ‘surprised by humility’ of Donnarumma and Pio Esposito for Italy
"Interim Italy coach Silvio Baldini was ‘surprised by the humility’ of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Francesco Pio Esposito in a group of largely Under-21 players.MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gianluigi...
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