GdS: ‘A strange first’ – What we learned from Camarda’s full Milan debut

Francesco Camarda made his full AC Milan debut last night in the 3-3 draw against Cagliari, and it was a performance with some predictable ups and downs.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, Camarda’s first start for Milan lasted 67 minutes and there were not many key plays. Camarda had two chances to make an impact: the first in the second minute of the second half.

The striker attacked the space behind Palomino, called for the ball and Christian Pulisic got it to him in the area. A selfish striker would shoot with his left foot in his position, but instead Camarda looked for Chukwueze who didn’t convert.

The second chance came nine minutes later. Pulisic crossed from the right, Camarda broke away from his marker but didn’t quite get his header right after an off-timed jump.

The final key moment was when a Piccoli header back into the middle saw the striker do some defensive work and clear from a dangerous spot.

The game was not easy for Camarda, but he stayed in the game and gave his all, perhaps a little high on emotions too. The most peculiar aspect is that Fonseca asked him to move like Morata, and Camarda – with Milan in possession – went towards the ball a lot, often leaving Rafael Leao as the most advanced player.

Of course, Morata’s technique and experience are different, so his team-mates looked for him less and he made a couple of bad passes, but the application was there and it was evident. Camarda moved a lot, ran and chased, pressed a lot and, when he came out, he was applauded.