One of the issues that has arisen in preseason concerns the striker position, more specifically who will be Goncalo Ramos’ deputy.
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As Calciomercato.com write, friendlies are exactly that by nature, but they still offer some clues and signs that shouldn’t be underestimated. Among the many critical issues highlighted in the two friendlies against Inter and Chelsea, the one concerning Milan’s centre-forwards stands out.
Andrej Kostic played not even a single minute in the derby before his early return to Milan with the rest of the young players from Milan Futuro. The message to the young Montenegrin is clear: as things stand, he’s not yet ready to play for the first team.
Further doubts
Against both Inter and Chelsea, Francesco Camarda was a starter up front, and the results were virtually the same: very few touches and a lot of duels lost. The teenager is still unprepared for matches of this level against opponents who are more physically and experienced than him.
It’s right to focus on young players, but it’s even more important to believe in a project that can develop them, and the debate surrounding Camarda is growing regarding potentially loaning him out again.
The secondary option seems to be to revive Santiago Gimenez, who is working at Milanello to recover from the ankle problem that has plagued him for the past six or seven months. It’s worth noting that Milan seem to be entertaining interest from Porto and Lazio.
It remains to be seen whether Milan will decide to return to the market to sign an additional striker for Amorim. The Swiss international Embolo from Rennes has been offered by intermediaries, and it could all hinge on the final call on Camarda.