Foreigners rave about Sporting signing: he could be key | OneFootball

Issa Doumbia is beginning to gain attention beyond Portugal’s borders, with the first impressions of Sporting’s summer signing drawing notice. The 22-year-old Italian midfielder has now been analyzed by Rising Stars XI, which did not hold back in praising his qualities.

Through the X platform, the account highlighted what it considers to be some of the main strengths of the Sporting player. Doumbia’s versatility and physical ability were two of the aspects brought into focus, in an analysis that also suggests the midfielder could take on growing importance in the future.

"Issa Doumbia could soon be a key player for Italy. One of Sporting’s main signings this summer is showing why he has that label. His physique, versatility and ability to play as a box-to-box midfielder are impressive. Italy desperately needs a midfielder like this. Take notice", it reads.

The Italy under-21 international is going through a tactical adaptation process, with the coaching staff looking to make him more reliable and balanced. Sporting has been doing a lot of specific work with the player signed from Venezia for €20.53 million, plus €6.32 million in performance-related add-ons.

. Sporting want to reduce some of his riskier carries and prevent the midfielder from leaving the team exposed in defensive transitions, while also aiming for him to simplify his game more.

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