Ramos injury hands Cisse chance as Juventus and Milan wrestle with striker shortage

Both Juventus and Milan are contending with forward issues heading into their next fixtures, with Ramos ruled out and Cisse handed a prominent role at both clubs.

For Juventus, Tuttosport described a side "at a crossroads" with a terminated bonus and Ramos sidelined, paving the way for Cisse to operate as a false nine. The Bianconeri are expected to face Rennes with Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade in attack; on the latter, the paper noted: "Kolo with Woltemade: 'Tension? Yes, but resolved.'" Eyes also turn to Andrea Cambiaso and Gleison Bremer.

At Milan, Ramos's absence means Cisse is tasked with "launch[ing] the EuroMilan," while a Portuguese player is out with a calf problem and Samuel Chukwueze is also unavailable. The young "Azzurrino" is set to start up front — the best Rossoneri scorer, who wants to mark his 20th birthday with a goal.

Tuttosport carried a rallying cry attributed to Luciano Spalletti — "The team is with me" — and demanded a "responsible and proud performance" from the Bianconeri, quoting: "I asked them to say what they honestly think, and I feel they are on my side."