Sky journalist explains Amorim’s strategy for Camarda and Comotto amid limited use

There have been concerns about Francesco Camarda’s usage at AC Milan this season, but it seems Ruben Amorim has a plan for him.

In recent years, it’s fair to say that Camarda has been mishandled. The youngster hasn’t fizzled out, far from it. However, he’s not shining as brightly as he once may have. It’s no secret that some bad decisions have been made and he’s also generally been unlucky.

During the summer, it seemed possible that he could head on loan with the hope of shining once again. Yet, Amorim personally kept the young striker – alongside Christian Comotto – believing that they could have a big role to play.

So far, though, neither has made an impact, nor have they been given a chance to. This has led to fears of a repeat.

Camarda and Comotto’s future

It seems that there is a plan in place for them, though, and Peppe Di Stefano explained it today, as AllMilan.it relays.

Let’s talk about Amorim’s use of young players in AC Milan. Last year, Bartesaghi earned a starting spot, relegating Estupinán to the bench. This year, however, he’s been given much less playing time: what do you think are the reasons behind Amorim’s decision?

“In my opinion, we’ve seen too little yet: six games are too few to make an assessment. I’ve always maintained that I’ll make an initial assessment of this season after fifteen games, between the league and cups, and then I’ll draw conclusions.

“Because now, saying that Bartesaghi is no longer the starter is unreliable: I think Amorim has relied more on his certainties.

“At the same time, I’m convinced, and I know for certain, that he really likes both Comotto and Camarda, and the fact that he didn’t use them doesn’t mean he doesn’t like them or doesn’t see them as good or part of the plan; perhaps, simply, in the first few games he wanted to try starting a little stronger and include more experienced players in the lineup.

“The real season starts on Sunday in Sassuolo: Milan will play once every three days. Amorim will have to rotate continuously; there you don’t make choices, there you need to rotate. It was his choice to keep Camarda and Comotto, as well as Gerry Cardinale.

“I’ve known these guys since they were little; I’ve followed them and seen them grow as sportsmen and I’m convinced that they will have a great future at Milan, but also a great present.”

Something must change; otherwise it’s another year wasted, but it seems it will.