Italy may have secured a 3–1 win in Estonia in their race for the 2026 World Cup, but the nation held its breath after a fresh mistake from Gianluigi Donnarumma. Late in the match, on a harmless cross, the Italian goalkeeper completely mishandled the ball and gifted an easy goal to the opposition. Luckily, the scoreline was already safe.
Since arriving at Manchester City, Donnarumma had been nearly flawless. But this slip-up is a reminder that, despite his decisive saves, he remains capable of baffling errors—just like during his PSG days, when his risky clearances and erratic decisions were often questioned.
Chevalier under fire… but was Luis Enrique right all along?
Ironically, while Lucas Chevalier has been heavily criticised since taking over at PSG, some still lamented Donnarumma’s departure. But after this latest incident, one question returns: maybe Luis Enrique saw things more clearly than many thought?
On one side, Donnarumma—brilliant at times, disastrous at others. On the other, Chevalier—still learning, far from perfect, but with room to grow quietly.
L'erreur de Donnarumma !! Le tout récent Trophée Yachine relâche le ballon dans les pieds d'un estonien !
Suivez le match en direct sur la chaine L'Équipe #lequipeFOOT pic.twitter.com/rxlEi4efA9
— la chaine L'Équipe (@lachainelequipe) October 11, 2025
Meanwhile, Italy have no margin for error. Norway are on course for direct qualification, and the Azzurri’s future hangs on discipline… not drama.
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