Florenzi discusses Maldini's potential impact on Italian football

Alessandro Florenzi shared his views on Paolo Maldini's brief tenure as Italy's technical director in an interview with Repubblica. He believes Maldini had the potential to revolutionize Italian football but felt the lack of support led to his departure. Florenzi emphasized Maldini's dedication and ability to implement significant changes, mentioning the need for commitment from the federation. He also reflected on the recent changes in the national team management and expressed hope that new coach Claudio Ranieri can positively influence youth football within the country.

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