Oulisse praises Calafiori after Italy vs France battle

French star Michel has expressed his admiration for Riccardo Calafiori's performance during the match between Italy and France, which ended with a 3-1 victory for the Azzurri in the UEFA Nations League.

Ulysses spoke about the Italy defender: "I have faced some of the best left-backs in the world, but Calafiori is a defender of a different class; he might be the toughest left-back I have ever faced."

He added: "What makes him a very difficult opponent is that he doesn't give you any time to think when you have the ball, he reads your movements and presses you quickly, making every situation you face with him uncomfortable."

The French star praised Calafiori's intelligence and attacking abilities, highlighting his exceptional understanding of the game. He revealed that he told him after the match: "What a battle!" adding that he has great respect for him and considers him a player of high caliber.