Alphadjo Cisse, the 19-year-old midfielder for AC Milan, is confident that his best performances are still ahead of him despite an impressive start to his career in Italy's top flight. Under new head coach Amorim, Cisse has made a significant impact, scoring key goals against Torino and Juventus. His scoring ability has set new club records, building on a strong season while on loan at Catanzaro last year.
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Following his recent success, including a decisive goal for the Italy Under-21s in a European qualifier against Armenia, Cisse expressed his ambition during an interview with Rai Sport. He stated, "This year has brought me a lot of joy. I've only shown 70 percent of my capabilities so far, I know I can do much better." He added that the goal provided him happiness and that he aims to showcase more of his skills moving forward.
Cisse's rapid ascent has underscored AC Milan's successful youth development strategy, thriving under Amorim's leadership. His achievements have surpassed Patrick Cutrone's record as the youngest Italian league goalscorer for Milan since 2017 and he has set a new benchmark for the most consecutive away goals in the three-points-per-win era. His growing confidence has also made him a standout prospect on the international stage, solidifying his status in Italian football.
Looking ahead, Cisse and AC Milan face a challenging autumn schedule, starting with a Serie A match against Sassuolo after the international break. They will also compete in the Europa League against Salzburg. This demanding period presents Cisse with an opportunity to secure a regular starting position if he continues to perform at a high level.