Amorim: Cissé Ready for Italy, Shrugs Off Criticism

Milan coach Ruben Amorim backs Aphadjo Cissé for a first Italy call-up while brushing aside flak over the Juventus draw.

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What happened. Milan coach Ruben Amorim told his pre-match press conference that Aphadjo Cissé is ready for his first Italy call-up. He also said he is not worried by criticism after last week's draw with Juventus.

• Amorim said Christian Pulisic will get his first minutes of 2026-27.
• He admitted Pulisic is upset about limited playing time in the first three games.
• Amorim compared the criticism to what he faced at former club Manchester United.

“Criticism is normal. I already experienced that in my former club.”

— Ruben Amorim

Milan travel to Lazio on Saturday as Amorim looks to move past the Juventus stalemate.

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