
The Italy and Arsenal defender speaks on the eve of the Nations League match against France
AI-generated summary
Italy is preparing to face France in the Nations League at San Siro. Calafiori recalls that the first match was positive and that the team came out with their heads held high.
"The full San Siro will just help us, you can't take France lightly. It will take a lot of head and a lot of heart." Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori said this during the press conference at San Siro, on the eve of the match against France in the Nations League.
"The recent positive results help - adds the Arsenal defender -, it will be an important test. The first leg was positive and we came out with our heads held high. Will I mark Olise? First of all, I hope to play. Then there is little to study and watch, it's exciting to challenge certain champions. It will be a good personal test."
The French press asked him about the probable absence of Mbappé: "Little changes, it will still be a complicated match. We have to stay focused on ourselves."

Kylian Mbappé will not play the Nations League match against Italy due to a minor muscle soreness. French coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed this in a press conference, explaining that he doesn't want to take any risks and hopes to recover him for Sunday's match against Turkey.

Jannik Sinner reveals he has undergone surgery to remove his tonsils as well as repair his knee, and is aiming to return to the Australian Open. The Italian tennis player, who has lost a lot of weight, works every day to rebuild his muscle mass and does not yet know when he will be able to return to the court.

Harry Kane is preparing to set an all-time record of 126 appearances for the England national team in the match against Croatia at Wembley. The captain aims for 100 goals and receives the applause of coach Thomas Tuchel on the occasion of the Ballon d'Or celebration.

Marcell Jacobs, having overcome his injury, is preparing for the 2027 season aiming for the World Cup in Beijing. Coach Luca Camossi confirms his desire to also aim for the Italian relay team and looks ambitiously to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar Martinez at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, qualifying for the semifinals as top of the group.

Aurelien Tchouameni leaves the France retreat due to a right adductor problem. It is the third defection for Zidane after Kalulu and Thuram, replaced by Kumbedi and Kroupi ahead of Italy and Türkiye in the Nations League.