Daniel Maldini, son of Italy legend Paolo, was taken to hospital after being involved in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning.The younger Maldini scored the winning penalty as Cagliari beat Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday.Maldini has scored two goals in four games for Cagliari this seasonGettyAs reported by Italian outlet Ansa, a two-car collision occurred at around 5:15am in the northern outskirts of Milan.Six people were involved, including Maldini, and all suffered minor injuries.Three ambulances and a medical car responded. One of the injured people was treated on the scene, while the other five were taken to the hospital. The Cagliari player was reportedly taken to the Fatebenefratelli Hospital for further evaluation.Who is Daniel Maldini?The 24-year-old is the third-generation professional footballer from the iconic Maldini family.He is the son of AC Milan legend Paolo and grandson of Cesare.The six-cap Italy international is a vastly different player from his father, Paolo, widely considered one of the greatest defenders in history and named by Brazil great Ronaldo as his toughest opponent.He started his career at AC Milan, making 24 appearances in all competitions, before going out on a series of loans.Maldini had spells at Spezia, Empoli and Monza, before making that move permanent.Paolo Maldini played 902 games for AC MilanGettyHe then joined Atalanta, before spending the second half of last season on loan at Lazio.The attacking midfielder then headed to Cagliari for the fifth loan spell of his career.He has scored two goals in four Serie A games this season.Speaking to talkSPORT in February, European football expert Andy Brassell sees a lot to like about Maldini.“The Atalanta move didn’t really work out, but I don’t think that’s entirely his fault,” he exclusively told talkSPORT.com.“What I’ve seen of Daniel Maldini so far, I really like. Of course, he’s very, very different to his father or his grandfather.”Maldini’s penalty was the winner for Cagliari against AtalantaGettyBrassell continued: “A midfielder who can add a lot to the attack, who’s physically strong and can handle himself, but really wants to get into the box and score goals.“He’s a creative. Funnily enough, he’s the sort of player who I think in a couple of years would really thrive in the Premier League.“I think after he’s had a consistent couple of years, I can imagine him having a couple of good seasons at Lazio and then being really good in the Premier League.“But again, he’s still in that development stage. One, because he was at Milan for a long time.“Two, because the move to Atalanta didn’t work out. He was really good in a failing Monza team. Then he got this move to Atalanta, and you thought, ‘OK’.”Cagliari, who sit fourth in Serie A, are next in action against Udinese on Saturday, September 19.