SpotlightFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 7 Sept 2026
Cisse's former coach: 'He does things others don't'
Milan's teenage star Alphadjo Cisse is turning heads after scoring against Juventus, and his old coach isn't surprised.
A. Cisse
player
Player
Alphadjo Cisse
Club
Milan
Recent feat
Scored against Juventus
Former coach
Paolo Sammarco
What happened. Paolo Sammarco, who coached Cisse at Hellas Verona, praised the Milan youngster after his goal against Juventus, crediting the player's own talent and hard work.
- Sammarco highlighted Cisse's ability to see passes and moves earlier than others.
- He credited Alberto Aquilani for also helping Cisse develop at Catanzaro.
- Cisse's physical strength and technique stood out even in youth training.
“He saw passes and moves much earlier than others, and all of this came with physical strength and technique.”
— Paolo Sammarco
Cisse's rapid rise continues as he impresses at senior level for Milan.
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