Teenage talent Alphadjo Cisse expressed surprise at being able to score on his debut for AC Milan, helping his team achieve a thrilling 2-1 victory against Torino. The Rossoneri aimed to navigate their season without injured star Rafael Leao and turned to Cisse to fill the gap in their lineup for the Serie A season opener.

The decision proved fruitful when Cisse netted the opening goal just moments before his anticipated substitution.

Adrien Rabiot assisted Cisse’s goal before contributing a second goal to the scoreboard, while Che Adams reduced the deficit for Torino in stoppage time.

Cisse’s Star Emerges at Milan

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Alphadjo Cisse of AC Milan scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“These are unique emotions; I never thought I could score on my debut for Milan, but I am above all happy that we got a victory,” Cisse shared with DAZN Italia.

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Head Coach Ruben Amorim expressed his admiration for Cisse in a recent press conference, highlighting Cisse as a standout player in the Milan squad.

“I can only be pleased with those words. I didn’t watch the press conference; I was focused on preparing for the game, but my friends told me about it,” Cisse remarked.

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Cisse also clarified the pronunciation of his name, stating there is no accent at the end. He discussed his journey to making an impact at the Milanello training ground.

“I believed in myself. I’d been training with the senior side for a while, and when I got injured, I was there watching to get to know the coach, so it was easier to get involved,” he explained.

Teenage talent Alphadjo Cisse ‘never thought I could score on my debut for Milan,’ but has won over coach Ruben Amorim with his goal in a 2-1 victory over Torino.

The Rossoneri have been preparing for life without Rafael Leao, and as the Portugal international is currently injured, they looked to Cisse to start in tonight’s Serie A season opener.

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It proved a masterstroke, because he scored the goal that broke the deadlock just moments before he was due to be substituted.

Adrien Rabiot provided the assist and then found the net himself for a second, while Che Adams got one back for Torino in stoppages.

Cisse star is born at Milan

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Alphadjo Cisse of AC Milan scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“These are unique emotions, I never thought I could score on my debut for Milan, but I am above all happy that we got a victory,” Cisse told DAZN Italia.

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Amorim said in yesterday’s press conference that he ‘loves’ Cisse when asked to name a player that had impressed him in the Milan squad.

“I can only be pleased with those words. I didn’t watch the press conference, I was focused on preparing for the game, but my friends told me about it.”

TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Cisse clarified that his name does not have an accent on the end, and explained how he managed to make his mark at the Milanello training ground.

“I believed in myself, I’d been training with the senior side for a while, then when I got injured I’d be there watching to get to know the coach, so it was easier to get involved.”