Milan's Cisse called up for Italy in Nations League
ROME: AC Milan forward Alphadjo Cisse earned his first Italy call-up on Thursday for Nations League matches against France and Belgium after an impressive start to the season.
Milan forward Alphadjo Cisse has received his first call-up to the Italian national team for upcoming Nations League matches. The 20-year-old has had an impressive season, scoring seven goals in 12 games for Milan, including a hat-trick in the Europa League win over Red Bull Salzburg. Coach Roberto Mancini has selected a 31-player squad, comprising four new faces - Parma midfielder Simone Lontani, Como teenagers Mattia Liberali and Riccardo Cassano.
Liberali scored in Como's record-equalling 9-1 win over Lens in the Champions League. Cassano, who has yet to make his debut for Como, will train with the senior squad from Sunday. Italy are currently second in Group A1 of the Nations League, trailing only France. They will face Belgium three days after their match against France in Milan.
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