Sun Mar 23 21:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Italy’s Attacking Midfield Weakness Exposed in Germany Defeat, Says Analyst
**Milan, Italy** – Following Italy’s loss to Germany, football journalist Paolo Condò highlighted a critical weakness in the Azzurri’s squad: a lack of a world-class attacking midfielder. Speaking on Sky Sport 24, Condò contrasted Italy’s midfielders, praising players like Nicolo Barella and Sandro Tonali, but emphasizing their limitations compared to Germany’s attacking talent such as Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Olmo.
Condò specifically pointed to AC Milan’s Daniel Maldini, noting his flashes of brilliance but criticizing his inconsistency. While praising Maldini’s potential, Condò stated that the young player needs to maintain a high level of play for the full 90 minutes, rather than just sporadically. He predicted Maldini will play in European competitions next season, believing that a full campaign will significantly improve his technical abilities. However, he stressed that even with improvement, Maldini currently lacks the consistent game-changing impact of top-tier attacking midfielders.
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