Last night was a special evening for Mike Maignan. The Milan goalkeeper made his debut as the starting goalkeeper for the French national team for the first time in a major international tournament and for the first time as the undisputed number one after the departure of the historic goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris. And his performance against Austria, in the match won 1-0 by the French in their debut, was absolutely positive: a clean sheet and a couple of decisive saves that preserved the result, despite the Austrians rarely posing a threat.
Praise also came from his homeland, with L'Equipe dedicating a piece to the Rossoneri goalkeeper: "Mike Maignan lived up to expectations."
Then, the French newspaper specified:
"Against Austria, Mike Maignan lived up to expectations and regained his status with the Bleus. For his first debut in an important tournament, Mike Maignan, author of two decisive saves and reassuring in the air, dispelled the shadows that had clouded his preparation."
