Cisse names Balotelli as role model for Italian players

Milan youngster Alphadjo Cisse openly said that his role model as an Italian player is Mario Balotelli. Cisse made these remarks at a press conference he held at Coverciano.

Cisse said he has a constant desire to prove himself and will keep his hunger. The young player, who described the last few months as intense, said he hopes such periods will continue. He also recalled that his former Catanzaro teammate Mattia Liberali was called up to the Italy A national team for the first time during this same period.

Cisse said he was away from the pitch for several months at the start of the season and that the injury was a difficult period, but the rehabilitation process had a positive effect. He said his confidence was high when he arrived at Milanello. He explained that the reason he went on loan to Catanzaro was his wish to find playing time.

The young player said he can play in all attacking positions. When asked which of his Milan teammates had influenced him most, he pointed to Mario Gila, saying Luka Modric would be a very obvious choice. It was noted that Milan head coach Ruben Amorim trusts him and that Cisse is happy at the club.