Paolo Sammarco praises AC Milan prospect Alphadjo Cisse after recent goal

Former coach Paolo Sammarco has commended AC Milan teenager Alphadjo Cisse following the player's recent goal against Juventus. Sammarco, who previously managed Cisse during the player's time at Hellas Verona, noted that the youngster possessed superior anticipation and technical skills even during his early development. These qualities, which were observed by staff at Verona and later by Alberto Aquilani at Catanzaro, have now begun to manifest at the senior level. Sammarco stated that Cisse consistently executed moves and saw passing lanes that his peers could not. The midfielder is currently navigating his transition to senior football within the AC Milan squad. Sammarco credited the player's own drive for his rapid progression in the Italian leagues.

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