Costacurta aims dig at French media over Donnarumma
The Italy captain massively contributed to PSG's 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday with several crucial saves.
The former Milan goalkeeper earned praise from the Italian media on Wednesday, and even an Azzurri legend like Costacurta showed his admiration for the 26-year-old.
The ex-Italian defender, a five-time Champions League winner with Milan, also aimed a dig at French media who have often been critical of Donnarumma in recent years.
'The French say that Donnarumma isn't the best when he has to come off his line; perhaps they are right,' Costacurta told Sky Sport Italia via TMW.
'However, they forget to say that he's the best in the world at everything else. He made two incredible saves.'
Donnarumma made two crucial saves against Arsenal yesterday, but the Gunners had a goal disallowed in the second half. In that circumstance, Gigio's timing in coming off the line surely wasn't ideal.
Donnarumma has kept 11 clean sheets in 37 appearances across all competitions with PSG this season.
The Italian captain was rated 8/10 by Gazzetta dello Sport, which saw Gigio as the best player on the pitch at the Emirates last night.
Donnarumma was also rated 8/10 by Sky Sport Italia. Tuttosport praised him on their front page, saying he had put in a 'super' performance.
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