Top 5 young players to watch in the 2021-22 Serie A Season

#3 Pierre Kalulu (AC Milan)

Kalulu is expected to have more game time with AC Milan this year

Contrary to his stature, the 21-year-old Serie A starlet Pierre Kalulu has displayed defensive prowess that's worth a watch. Having established himself with Lyon, Pierre Kalulu arrived in Serie A in the summer of 2020.

AC Milan signed a 5-year-deal with the French prodigy, indicating Kalulu's significance in the club's future and long-term plans.

Even though Kalulu was occasionally used by his manager Stefano Pioli during the last Serie A season, it was enough for the youngster to show that he has plenty to offer.

Pierre Kalulu has just arrived in Milano to sign his contract with AC Milan as a free agent. 🔴⚫️ @SkySport @DiMarzio #transfers https://t.co/G8dFmnMWIs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2020

Kalulu scored his debut Serie A goal in his first-ever start. Although the French youngster was used as an injury replacement or an occasional substitute last term, Pioli is expected to entrust Kalulu with more minutes this season.

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#2 Weston McKennie (Juventus)

McKennie is one of the most talented Americans in Serie A right now

The U.S. must be beaming with pride to see its players shine across Europe over the past couple of seasons. Among the bunch of Americans who are proving their worth in the biggest leagues, stands out one name — Weston McKennie.

From being a loanee to a permanent player at Turin, Weston McKennie has earned his coach, peers and fans' trust within just two seasons. McKennie is also Juventus's first ever American player.

A thorough box-to-box midfielder, the 22-year-old has been a regular face within the ranks of Juventus ever since his arrival. His chemistry with the front line puts the American on the list of top young midfielders in Serie A at present.

WESTON. MCKENNIE. 🎯His second goal in four @Bundesliga_EN games puts @s04_us ahead at Düsseldorf. pic.twitter.com/GVOVZrJueY

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) May 27, 2020

As Juventus attempt to regain the Scudetto from Inter Milan this season, Weston McKennie is certain to be an integral part of it.

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#1 Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus)

Kulusevski is instrumental for his team's Scudetto run this season

Occupying the top spot on our list is Swedish international Dejan Kulusevski. The tall and talented youngster has returned to his parent club after a spending his loan term at Parma.

Drawing comparisons from Mohamed Salah and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at such a young age, Kulusevski is expected to be a regular player for the Turin side in the upcoming Serie A season.

His expertise lies in comfortably playing in any part of the opposition's half, which allows other players to move more freely. Kulusevski's abilities allow his managers to knit together flexible tactics, relying majorly on him.

Juventus's fight to regain the domestic cup begins within two weeks from now and as per the looks of it, Massimiliano Allegri could bestow a significant role upon Kulusevski.