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Milan midfielder Alpha Cisse misses Italy senior squad call-up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Milan midfielder Alpha Cisse misses Italy senior squad call-up

Summary

Milan midfielder Alpha Cisse will not be included in the Italy national team squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Despite scoring goals against Torino and Juventus early in the Serie A campaign, the 19-year-old remains with the U21 side. Manager Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri are monitoring the player's development following his recent performances. Cisse has previously represented the U21s twice and will continue his international progress with that group during the current break. The U21 team is scheduled to face Poland and Armenia in upcoming matches. While a senior call-up is expected in the future, national team staff opted against adding the teenager to the current roster.

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By the Numbers

•Alpha Cisse will report to the Italy U21 squad instead of the senior team.
•The 19-year-old has scored two goals for Milan during the current Serie A season.
•Cisse recorded goals against Torino and Juventus in Turin.
•Italy U21 fixtures against Poland and Armenia are scheduled during the international break.
•Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri continue to track the player's progress.

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4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Milan’s Alpha Cisse to miss out Italy call-up despite big impact

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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 ...
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