Watch: Camarda scores for Italy’s U21 side in 2-1 win against France

By: Isak Möller

Francesco Camarda got on target for Italy’s U21 side last night as they beat France by two goals to one, bagging the opener.

It has been a tough season for Camarda so far. After a pre-season and summer that seemed to promise consistent playing time this season, the youngster has only racked up 119 minutes on the pitch between Serie A and the Europa League.

No goals have been scored either, which is obviously never ideal for a striker looking to grow. A loan move appears to be on the cards, but the January window isn’t for another month and a half, so a confidence boost cannot come quickly enough. Luckily, he got one last night.

Italy U21 played a friendly against France in Laval last night and Camarda managed to get the opener in the game. After picking up a good position, the striker veered off into the centre and found the open space in France’s defence.

Camarda received the ball from Matteo Dagasso and while it looked for a split second like the pass was overhit, he got on the end of it and found the back of the net. Once again, as we have seen with Milan this season too, his movement was crucial in creating the chance.

Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks, but perhaps he can get some more chances by Amorim and finally score his first goal with the red and black shirt.