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Young Italians shine in Serie A debut on opening weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:27 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Young Italians shine in Serie A debut on opening weekend

Summary

The opening matchday of Serie A featured several young Italian players making significant contributions. Notable debuts included Alphadjo Cisse, who scored for Milan, and Mattia Liberali, who showcased his talents for Como. Other young players like Alessio Cacciamani and Simone Lontani also took the pitch, with Lontani previously excelling at Milan’s youth academy. This weekend's performances highlighted the emerging talent in Italian soccer, contrasting with the more established leagues in Europe.

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•Alphadjo Cisse scores in his Serie A debut for Milan.
•Mattia Liberali makes impactful appearance for Como.
•Simone Lontani impresses after moving from Milan's youth team.
•Alessio Cacciamani earns starting role for Juve Stabia.
•Young players are getting opportunities in top Italian clubs.

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9:27 AMYahoo Sports — 🇮🇹 Young Italians on the pitch: finally! Who played this weekend 🌟

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After the first matchday of Serie A, the talking points we’ve seen are the usual ones: refereeing decisions, the transfer market still being open, the post-match reactions where some vent by critici...
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