Milan’s Alpha Cisse to miss out Italy call-up despite big impact
AC Milan's 19-year-old talent Alpha Cisse will not be called up to the Italian senior national team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Instead, he will continue his development with the U21 squad, despite his impressive performance in Serie A.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the cautious approach of the Italian national team management toward integrating young players into the senior squad.
Serie A side Milan have seen young Alpha Cisse impress this season but his possible call-up to the Italian national team may have to wait.
Both of the 19-year-old's goals for the Rossoneri have come in Turin. He scored against Torino in the opening goal of the campaign. Against Juventus , he found the net from a very similar position after coming off the bench.
This led to suggestions he could soon be called up to the Italian national team, having previously played twice for the U21s.
But this may not happen for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
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