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Milan, Cisse has already made history: Amorim has found Ramos’s understudy

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<p><span>Cisse is no longer just the young talent who arrived from Catanzaro. He's become a vital asset for Amorim and, with disarming ease, one of the most intriguing figures in Amorim's new Milan. The Treviso-born youngster scored on his Serie A debut against Torino, found the net against Juventus at the Stadium and has now made his mark in the Europa League. His performance captured his current form: </span><b><strong>three goals scored in three different ways, a gentle manner, a big personality and an infectious smile.</strong></b></p>

Crucial for Amorim

<p><span>Cisse's knack for being in the right place at the right time sets him apart in the AC Milan squad. He could yet move a few metres further forward and play as a striker. Against Salzburg, he showed he can operate as a false nine, though Italy Under-21 head coach Silvio Baldini tried him there first in the perfect victory over Poland on 5 October at the Adriatico in Pescara. </span><b><strong>Amorim may have found an alternative to give Goncalo Ramos a rest when needed.</strong></b></p>

Ramos’s deputy

Milan, Cisse has already made history: Amorim has found Ramos’s understudy | Goal.com

Having arrived from Verona in January for 8 million plus 2 million in bonuses, Cisse is already a major transfer coup: he can also play as a false nine.

Crucial for Amorim

Ramos’s deputy

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