Italy: Donnarumma stresses that coming here and shining isn’t for all

In the cool Parisian evening, at the Stade de France, Gianluigi Donnarumma led Italy to a 1‑1 draw against France in the Nations League, telling Sky Sport that “coming here and delivering a great performance like this is not for everyone.”

A high‑level performance

Donnarumma described the French team as “phenomenal” and praised the unity shown by the Azzurri, emphasizing that “we were all united and I liked that a lot.” He added that the journey is long, but he is “very happy with what this team is showing.”

The goalkeeper, who plays for Manchester City, made seven saves, the third‑highest number of his international career. “I’m in a very good period, I feel calm,” he said, adding that he is happy to have helped the team beyond the saves.

Donnarumma highlighted the “great attitude” shown by Alessandro Bastoni on his goal, calling it a sign of a great team. “It’s the attitude of a great team,” he reiterated.

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The captain insisted that young players must be allowed to make mistakes to mature, stating: “Young players need to be left alone, they also need to make mistakes to grow and gain experience.” He promised that the more experienced players will help them inside and outside the dressing room.

The future of the team

According to Donnarumma, Italy has shown “the attitude of a great team” and this is the starting point for a long journey. He recalled the 4‑1 victory over Turkey in Bursa, but emphasized that the path is still at the beginning.

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His message, besides celebrating tonight’s performance, aims to encourage continuity and confidence in the squad, elements that, in his view, can lead Italy toward more consistent results in the Nations League.