Italy: Yanis Massolin delivers an impressive performance in his Serie A debut! (Video)

Oct 12, 2026

Yanis Massolin had a memorable evening in Serie A. Surprisingly starting against Juventus, the Franco-Algerian midfielder played 60 minutes and received encouraging feedback from the Italian press.

Yanis Massolin experienced a night he won't soon forget. On loan from Inter Milan to Cagliari during the last summer transfer window, the Franco-Algerian midfielder made his Serie A debut against Juventus. This first appearance in the Italian top flight is particularly significant as he was directly included in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Fabio Pisacane's decision took everyone by surprise. Arriving at Cagliari on August 31, Massolin had previously been limited to the bench during matches against Lecce, Atalanta, and Udinese. Without having played a single minute since his arrival, he made his Serie A debut directly against one of the league's heavyweights. A true test for the young player.

The Italian press widely highlighted this unexpected starting position. L’Unione Sarda referred to it as a true “surprise” in Pisacane's lineup, while several media outlets close to Inter emphasized the boldness of this decision. Massolin ultimately played 60 minutes and received mostly positive reviews, including a score of 6.5/10 from CagliariNews24.

His coach did not hide the fact that he took a risk after the match, while also highlighting the midfielder's skills. CalcioCasteddu gave him a score of 6/10, stating that he showed interesting qualities to develop. For a first outing in the top flight, the test is therefore largely encouraging.

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